Karnataka's ruling JDS-Congress alliance, which has been ruling the state for the last one year, has failed to successfully convert votes in their favour, election results for the Lok Sabha elections indicated today. The BJP has managed to sweep the southern state, winning 25 seats on its own while the JDS has failed to get its founder Deve Gowda and his grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy elected from their respective seats. Jaganmohan Reddy's YSR Congress seems to be heading for a landslide victory in Andhra Pradesh with all the 25 lawmakers from the Telugu state expected to be from his party. TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, who had been visiting key opposition leaders in Delhi, Lucknow and West Bengal in order to stitch a non-BJP front at the Centre, is expected to draw a blank in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, poll trends showed. The DMK-led front in Tamil Nadu can play a key role in the parliament as it expected to win over 30 seats out of 38 seats in Tamil Nadu, as per trends.
The coastal state of Kerala seems to have voted for the Congress-led UDF front as it is projected to win 19 seats of Kerala's 20 Lok Sabha seats. This is the worst defeat for the ruling LDF government in the state since the 1977 election. Congress President Rahul Gandhi, meanwhile, is leading by over one lakh votes in Wayanad, his second seat along with Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
The southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana are expected to play a crucial role in deciding the next government at the centre as they together account for 129 seats of the 543 seats in the lower house. A favourable performance in the Lok Sabha elections will also boost the chances of these leaders to play role of king makers if the BJP or Congress fails to win adequate seats. The BJP has crossed the halfway mark on its own steam and leads showed a NDA sweep in the national elections within two hours of counting of votes. The BJP is doing well in most states, including the three heartland states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, wrested by the Congress in December.
Here are the HIGHLIGHTS of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala Lok Sabha Election Results 2019:
One of the first congratulatory messages I received came from 7 yr old Afreen who reached KPCC HQ w/this touching note. The second grader handed it to me personally. Proud to represent her & the many voteless kids whose future requires good governance & effective representation! pic.twitter.com/FB8lMJOLBJ
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 23, 2019
a SOLID SLAP on my face ..as More ABUSE..TROLL..and HUMILIATION come my way..I WILL STAND MY GROUND ..My RESOLVE to FIGHT for SECULAR INDIA will continue..A TOUGH JOURNEY AHEAD HAS JUST BEGUN ..THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO WERE WITH ME IN THIS JOURNEY. .... JAI HIND
- Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) May 23, 2019
Respected @narendramodi Ji Hearty Congratulations...
- Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) May 23, 2019
Shri. @RahulGandhi singlehandedly campaigned across the country to bring our party to power. We along with crores of people wanted him to be the PM but that has now been delayed. But this will eventually happen in the coming years.@INCKarnataka @INCIndia
- Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 23, 2019
Shashi Tharoor congratulates PM Modi on the spectacular win. "The people of India have shown that they support your leadership," he says.
Renewed congratulations to @narendramodi. The people of India have shown that they support your leadership & as democrats we respect their decision. I hope that we can work constructively to bridge our differences in the national interest. Above all, we must all work for India. https://t.co/y2TGlEzSof
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 23, 2019
Respected dear @narendramodi ji
- Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) May 23, 2019
hearty congratulations ... You made it !!! God bless.
Congratulations to Mr Narendra Modi and the BJP for their resounding victory.
- P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) May 23, 2019
May the new government work towards rapid development and welfare of the people.
With folded hands, we accept the resounding victory given to the DMK alliance by the people of Tamil Nadu. During the next five years, we will work hard to fulfill the promises made and protect the interest of our state!
- M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) May 23, 2019
I congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his victory. We hope and wish he will provide a progressive government based on the principles of democracy and inclusivity.
- M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) May 23, 2019
#ResultsWithNDTV | "The results of #LokSabhaElection2019 are unexpected. I respect the mandate of the people and congratulate PM Modi," tweets JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy #Verdict2019 pic.twitter.com/aMM9CYNaTv
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
Victorious #BengaluruSouth candidate,BJP's @Tejasvi_Surya He told us that every vote cast for the lotus was for Modi.Tejasvi defeated the Congress's B K Hariprasad by a massive margin and held on to the seat, earlier held by the late Anant Kumar for his party. . #ResultsWithNdtv pic.twitter.com/dKO6RF49LF
- Maya Sharma NDTV (@MayaSharmaNDTV) May 23, 2019
- This result is not a referendum against the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu
- As per the present trend, we are leading in 7-8 seats in assembly bye elections. So, people have voted for us too.
- DMK's performance in LS Elections is because of the alliance with Congress and others
- We have enough numbers to save the governement
- If BJP calls us to be part of the government in Centre, our Party leadership will take a decision on that
As my lead nears 50,000 with 72% counted, i feel like a batsman who has scored a century while his team has lost! It's a bittersweet emotion I will take some time to reflect on. #TharoorForTvm
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 23, 2019
Congratulations to BJP for a resounding victory, both in India and Karnataka.
- Dinesh Gundu Rao / ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ (@dineshgrao) May 23, 2019
In a democracy people's verdict is sacrosanct.
I wish Mr Modi the very best and hope in his second term as PM will build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive India.
#ResultsWithNDTV | Election trends at 2:11 pm. https://t.co/0CnuNeicvc pic.twitter.com/vSbW6O21Ks
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
Facing defeat,Congress's @HariprasadBK2 arrives at the #BengaluruSouth counting centre again this afternoon.Greeted by supporters in a subdued fashion.The BJP's @Tejasvi_Surya has an unbeatable lead here. Reflecting BJP dominance in Karnataka's 28 seats #ResultsWithNdtv pic.twitter.com/4cmU0izL5K
- Maya Sharma NDTV (@MayaSharmaNDTV) May 23, 2019
Only place in Opposition camp which is in a celebratory mode, Anna Arivalayam (DMK HQ).
- Arvind Gunasekar (@arvindgunasekar) May 23, 2019
After losing power to ADMK in 2011, DMK faced continuous defeats in last eight years, this is indeed a comeback for the party.
But still short for power ! pic.twitter.com/e7qkj2mTLq
#ResultsWithNDTV | Cake with a twist for BJP win. Ladoo cakes await PM Modi at BJP headquarters in Delhi pic.twitter.com/YFfVkiUHZF
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
#ResultsWithNDTV | Election trends at 1:26 pm. https://t.co/oOz20mcmkH pic.twitter.com/vcJOl2GdCD
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
Breaking: @RahulGandhi maintains "India's Future PM" title for another 5 years. Bravo! 🙌🙏#consistency #India #ElectionResults2019 #RahulGandhi #ModiSweep #ThugLife
- BJP KERALAM (@BJP4Keralam) May 23, 2019
Big celebrations with very good reasons in @YSRCParty camp as #Jagan party seems set to end up with about a very very impressive 150 assembly and almost all (24 out of 25) parliament seats #AndhraPradesh #ResultsWithNDTV @ndtv pic.twitter.com/7PqLk8hefq
- Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) May 23, 2019
Meanwhile, BJP office in HYD wears a deserted look though they seem to have made gains in the early trends. Leading in 4 seats including Nizamabad where KCR's daughter K Kavitha's fighting against 180 farmers (approx). #ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/HGiwLggn2K
- Shruti Menon (@shrutimenon10) May 23, 2019
First look at the winner who it seems will take it (almost) all in #AndhraPradesh #YSRCP leader @ysjagan with his closest confidante @#VijaySaiReddy #ResultsWithNDTV @ndtv pic.twitter.com/0aDrwfwAja
- Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) May 23, 2019
DMK Treasurer Durai Murugan hospitalised
- J Sam Daniel Stalin (@jsamdaniel) May 23, 2019
Polls were rescinded at Vellore where Durai Murugan's was the DMK candidate
Apollo Hospital sources: Durai Murugan admitted for a minor ailment
3 hours into counting, in #Kerala @ 11:00 am. #UDF leading with 19, as #LDF has one lead. Some very good Left sitting MPs are going down. Terrible news for Left /#CPM from #Kerala and #WestBengal #ResultsWithNDTV
- Sneha Koshy (@SnehaMKoshy) May 23, 2019
#ResultsWithNDTV | A clean sweep for the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu, show current leads. The alliance is ahead in 32 of 38 seats pic.twitter.com/pNszbbENla
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
The only delay will be for the winning candidates in getting the certificate as the 'results' will be officially declared by EC only after the mandatory verification of VVPAT slips with EVM votes in five polling stations per constituency https://t.co/WYQNTCzqD9
- Arvind Gunasekar (@arvindgunasekar) May 23, 2019
With 18% counted, my lead crosses 15,000!
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 23, 2019
NDTV reports from DMK headquarters in Chennai where celebrations have begun #ResultsWithNDTV #ElectionResults2019 pic.twitter.com/fLE4qXkr4t
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Results: Early Leads In Andhra Pradesh Show Jagan Reddy Ahead#ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/q8uok1Z8uV
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
#ResultsWithNDTV | Tamil Nadu: Congress's Karti Chidambaram leading from Sivaganga constituency
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
📷 ANI pic.twitter.com/nu8k75C4YF
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Results: Not Getting Exited But Am Holding On To Lead, Says Shashi TharoorThe media army covering election results for you marches on its stomach! Breakfast in the media room of the #BengaluruSouth counting centre. Right now @Tejasvi_Surya well ahead of @HariprasadBK2 #ResultsWithNdtv pic.twitter.com/wKMGPPIR9P
- Maya Sharma NDTV (@MayaSharmaNDTV) May 23, 2019
1st hour of #Kerala counting - Shashi Tharoor leading in T'puram with BJP's K Rajasekharan following him& Anto Antony leading in Pathanamthitta. This changed by 9:05 am to Tharoor leading, with LDF Divakaran following 2nd & K Surendran leading in Pathanamthitta.#ResultsWithNDTV
- Sneha Koshy (@SnehaMKoshy) May 23, 2019
#ResultsWithNDTV | "Congress candidates themselves didn't understand NYAY scheme and they never sold it to the voters": Shivam S Singh to NDTV#ElectionResults2019 #Verdict2019 pic.twitter.com/3S7jDxLku3
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
#ResultsWithNDTV | Early trends in Telangana indicate K Chandrashekar Rao's TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samiti) leading in 12 seats, BJP in 2 #ElectionResults2019 pic.twitter.com/0dmmqqFBnp
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
#ResultsWithNDTV | Leads from all 28 seats in Karnataka in. BJP+ gaining 5, Congress-JDS down 6 #ElectionResults2019
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
"Right from the day the government was formed it has been a political theatre going on in Karnataka and BJP could point out that if you pick Mahagathbandhan at centre then you are likely to see this": @_YogendraYadav, National President, Swaraj India#ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/X9rOO3KeGW
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
In Tumkur, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda is locked in a tough contest with BJP's G S Basavaraj
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
For latest election updates follow https://t.co/LpfcFgEPtg#ResultsWithNDTV #ElectionResults2019 pic.twitter.com/NoS6yntJv2
#ResultsWithNDTV | Counting of EVMs likely to begin at 8:30 am. Till then, postal ballots reflect which way service voters (armed forces, and more) are leaning #ElectionResults2019
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
#ResultsWithNDTV | A-list panel? Check. Gorgeous set? Check. 3D simulation of parliament? Check. #ElectionResults2019 pic.twitter.com/k37dGQuDt8
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
Kerala: Visuals from outside a counting centre at Kalpetta, Wayanad; Rahul Gandhi is contesting from the Lok Sabha constituency. #ElectionResults2019 pic.twitter.com/D9Au7jS6YZ
- ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2019
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- Rohit Khilnani (@rohitkhilnani) May 23, 2019
May 23: Fastest election results and analysis with Prannoy Roy. Watch on air and online#ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/usZIQ0JhMV
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 22, 2019
Kummanam Rajasekharan, BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, offers prayers at a temple
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 23, 2019
The BJP candidate is contesting against Congress' Shashi Tharoor and Left Democratic Front candidate C Divakaran (ANI)
Fastest results on https://t.co/Fbzw6mR9Q5 and NDTV 24x7 pic.twitter.com/pcOMGMiCUk
D-Day at last! Will it be D for Deliverance for the nation from 5 years of misgovernance, ineptitude & bigotry, or D for Disappointment & Despair for all who who believe in #InclusiveIndia, responsible governance, liberal social values & economic justice? pic.twitter.com/DJ7zqCgbEp
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 23, 2019
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