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The results of the five-phase assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand will be declared today. The elections, which began on November 25, got over on Saturday. While Jammu and Kashmir broke 25-year record of voter turnout, Jharkhand too broke all previous polling records.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Likely to Resign on Wednesday
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to submit his resignation on Wednesday, when he will make a customary call on state Governor N N Vohra.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to submit his resignation on Wednesday, when he will make a customary call on state Governor N N Vohra.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren Resigns
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren today resigned from the post and said his party, JMM, fought gallantly in the Assembly elections.
(PTI photo)
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren today resigned from the post and said his party, JMM, fought gallantly in the Assembly elections.
(PTI photo)
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren resigns, said his party 'fought gallantly': Press Trust of India
Final results from Jammu and Kashmir
BJP: 25
Congress: 12
NC: 15
PDP: 28
BJP: 25
Congress: 12
NC: 15
PDP: 28
Vikram Chandra: On at 8 with the big questions. What are the scenarios in J&K, who will be CM in Jharkhand, and what's the national impact. #NDTVResults
'We are the number 1 party in terms of votes secured, it is a massive victory for the party. Slightly disappointing that we have not been able to open our account in the Valley': BJP's Ram Madhav to NDTV
'I think it will take time for a government to be made, most people are willing to work with each other': Sajjad Lone, chief of Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference Party tells NDTV
Latest Election Results from Jammu and Kashmir:
BJP: 25
PDP: 28
NC: 15
Congress: 12
Others: 7
Latest Election Results from Jharkhand:
BJP+ 43
JMM+ 18
JVM+ 8
Congress+ 6
Others 6
(These numbers are leads+results)
BJP: 25
PDP: 28
NC: 15
Congress: 12
Others: 7
Latest Election Results from Jharkhand:
BJP+ 43
JMM+ 18
JVM+ 8
Congress+ 6
Others 6
(These numbers are leads+results)
Workers of the BJP celebrate in Jammu after the party's gains in the state (PTI photo)
BJP President Amit Shah greeted by party workers in New Delhi (Image: PTI)
Babulal Marandi of JVM has lost from Dhanwar
BJP workers celebrate J&K and Jharkhand #PollResults in Patna pic.twitter.com/Nx1m1BeLUI
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 About Jharkhand, PM Modi tweets:
People of Jharkhand have voted for stability, which is essential to realise the true potential of the State. I congratulate them.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2014 PM Modi tweets:
Record turnout in J&K polls showed people's faith in democracy. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for placing their confidence in BJP
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2014 "Today is a day of jubilation for BJP - clear majority in Jharkhand and opening such a good account in Jammu and Kashmir," BJP spokesperson Shaina NC tells NDTV
In Jharkhand, three former Chief Ministers have lost their seats: Arjun Munda from Kharsawan, Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar and Madhu Koda from Majhganon
Both outgoing Chief Ministers have won a seat and lost a seat - Omar Abdullah won Beerwah and lost Sonawar; Hemant Soren won Barhait and lost Dumka
Mehbooba Mufti on PDP's Performance in Jammu and Kashmir Elections
People have voted against the National Conference and the Congress and we have emerged as a prominent party.
We are going to explore the possibilities of forming a government in Jammu and Kashmir. We will do what is best for the people of the state.
People have voted against the National Conference and the Congress and we have emerged as a prominent party.
We are going to explore the possibilities of forming a government in Jammu and Kashmir. We will do what is best for the people of the state.
The weather may be chilly, the mood certainly isn't
Jharkhand results: Arjun Munda of the BJP loses his stronghold of Kharsawan to Dashrath Gagrai of the JMM.
Jharkhand results: Lois Marandi of the BJP defeats Hemant Soren of the JMM in Dumka.
Omar refuses to commit to supporting the PDP but says this: "Won't go to Mufti Mohd Sayeed's house, but if the phone rings it rings"
"Didn't know if I would be an MLA a few hours ago. Faced the prospect of not having a job tomorrow," Omar Abdullah tells NDTV
The National Conference will be a very significant player in the coming days of Jammu and Kashmir. With 17 MLAs, the National Conference can't be ignored: Omar Abdullah to NDTV
Omar Abdullah Speaking to Barkha Dutt on the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections
I am really not aspiring for the office of Chief Minister and I really don't want it now.
99 percent no to an alliance with the BJP.
BJP is more relevant than it was before in Jammu and Kashmir. BJP has been a victim of their own propaganda. They had raised the bar too high for themselves.
People have voted for an even more fractured government than the last times.
At this point, the onus of the formation of government in Jammu and Kashmir is on the PDP, the BJP and the Congress and not on me.
I feel more a victor today than I felt in 2008.
I am really not aspiring for the office of Chief Minister and I really don't want it now.
99 percent no to an alliance with the BJP.
BJP is more relevant than it was before in Jammu and Kashmir. BJP has been a victim of their own propaganda. They had raised the bar too high for themselves.
People have voted for an even more fractured government than the last times.
At this point, the onus of the formation of government in Jammu and Kashmir is on the PDP, the BJP and the Congress and not on me.
I feel more a victor today than I felt in 2008.
The mood at the BJP office is as sparkling as the crackers being held aloft with glee
Fireworks at the BJP headquarters
BJP front runner Raghubar Das to be the CM of Jharkhand, final decision to be taken by Parliamentary Board: Sources
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 "We will support those who work for development and improve opportunities for employment," says Geeta Koda, wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda who has lost his seat from Majhganon
"My bet is on Mufti Mohd Sayeed (PDP) rather than Omar Abdullah (National Conference) as far as allying with BJP in Jammu and Kashmir is concerned," says Swapan Dasgupta on NDTV
BJP Party President Amit Shah on BJP's Performance in Jammu & Kashmir and Jharkhand Assembly Elections
This is a year of big wins for the BJP.
I would like to assure the people of Jharkhand that BJP will keep its promises of development.
Our vote share in Jharkhand has gone up from 24% to 31.3%. Percentage wise in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP has got the largest vote share of over 23%.
I thank the BJP workers in both the states. Without them, this electoral victory would not have been possible.
Party is keeping all the options open for the formation of a popular government in Jammu and Kashmir. We will decide on the basis of initiative taken by other parties.
Poll verdict is a lesson for those who oppose our government's agenda of development and change.
This is a year of big wins for the BJP.
I would like to assure the people of Jharkhand that BJP will keep its promises of development.
Our vote share in Jharkhand has gone up from 24% to 31.3%. Percentage wise in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP has got the largest vote share of over 23%.
I thank the BJP workers in both the states. Without them, this electoral victory would not have been possible.
Party is keeping all the options open for the formation of a popular government in Jammu and Kashmir. We will decide on the basis of initiative taken by other parties.
Poll verdict is a lesson for those who oppose our government's agenda of development and change.
In 2008, BJP had 11 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir, this time, we have made a gain of 14 seats with leading on 25 seats: Amit Shah
"For the first time after the formation of Jharkhand, the people of the state have given a clear verdict for the formation of a BJP government," Amit Shah on the early results of Jharkhand elections.
Amit Shah is at the BJP office in Delhi, being showered with petals. He is expected to address the press
The BJP is almost certainly forming the government in Jharkhand. However, who will be Chief Minister is the big question given that Arjun Munda, considered a favourite for the post, is trailing in his constituency of Kharsawan
Jammu and Kashmir leads - PDP: 29, BJP: 25, JKNC: 16, Congress: 11
Jharkhand leads: BJP: 40, JMM: 18, Congress: 8, JVM: 7
Jharkhand leads: BJP: 40, JMM: 18, Congress: 8, JVM: 7
He also said that the BJP and Congress can never go together
Call has to be taken by PDP if they want to go with secular or communal forces: Ghulam N Azad on post-poll alliance pic.twitter.com/sZV9nN9TZX
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 Jammu and Kashmir results: Dr. Kirshan Lal of the BJP defeats Congress candidate Tara Chand in Chhamb.
Jammu and Kashmir results: Lal Singh of the BJP wins from Basohli constituency.
We can confirm that Omar Abdullah has won from Beerwah. Banker Haseeb Drabu of the PDP has also won from Rajpora
In Jammu and Kashmir, it's the PDP
In Jharkhand, the BJP is celebrating
Nitish Kumar #PollResults: It seems BJP is getting less than what it had hoped for,that is what the latest trends show pic.twitter.com/paHcenHFqy
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 Meanwhile, PDP's Mufti Mohd Sayeed looks set to take over from Omar as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir though it's unclear whether his party will ally with the BJP or the Congress
Jammu and Kashmir results: Omar Abdullah wins Beerwah seat by over 1000 votes, reports Press Trust of India.
Update: Omar Abdullah is now leading from the Beerwah constituency of Jammu and Kashmir.
'There is a verdict and we have to accept the verdict with all the humility': Devinder Singh Rana of the National Conference on party's performance in Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP is keeping all options open in Jammu and Kashmir. Party will keep in mind the interest of the people. Parliamentary board to take the final decision: Sources
Recap: In Jharkhand, Hemant Soren of the JMM wins Barhait, BJP's Raghubar Das wins Jamshedpur East, JBSP's Madhu Koda loses Majhganon, BJP's Arjun Munda and JVM's Babulal Marandi trail in Kharsawan and Dhanwar
Kanpur: J&K & Jharkhand #PollResults, celebration by BJP workers pic.twitter.com/pXdxu17WwS
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 Recap: In Jammu and Kashmir, PDP's Altaf Bukhari defeats BJP's Hina Bhat in Amirakadal, National Conference's Omar Abdullah loses Sonwar and trails in Beerwah, Sajjad Lone of the People's Conference wins Handwara and PDP's Mufti Mohd Sayeed wins Anantnag
Jharkhand Leads - BJP: 41, JMM: 17, Congress: 9, JVM: 6
Jammu and Kashmir Leads - PDP: 31, BJP: 26, Congress: 12, JKNC: 11
Jharkhand Results: Raghubar Das of the BJP wins from Jamshedpur East constituency.
"Takes a large heart to say 'congratulations.' Congress is afraid of Mr Modi so they keep denigrating him all the time," says BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi
Omar Abdullah is trailing in Beerwah. He has already lost to PDP's Ashraf Mir in Sonwar
Let's wait for the final result, but BJP's performance is very nice: Rajnath Singh on #PollResults pic.twitter.com/PW8sP1vOdB
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 'I am thankful to the people. This was a challenge for me. I have given an answer': Sajjad Gani Lone of the People's Conference after winning the Handwara constituency seat in Jammu and Kashmir.
Here's what Kashmir looks like currently: PDP 33, BJP 25, National Conference 12, Congress 11, Others 6
The Jharkhand numbers at the moment: BJP 40, JMM 18, JVM 7, Congress 7, Others 9
Vikram Chandra: Choice for PDP. Congress for ideology and greater acceptance among core voters. BJP can deliver more from Centre. #NDTVResults
Jammu and Kashmir results: Ali Mohd Sagar of the National Conference wins from Khanyar.
Jammu and Kashmir results: Ghulam Nabi Lone of the PDP defeats Abdul Rahim Rather of the National Conference in Chrar-i-Sharief.
Inside a counting centre in icy Srinagar
#PollResults : Celebrations at BJP office in Delhi pic.twitter.com/qSRBoSGirs
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 Jammu and Kashmir results: Sajjad Gani Lone of the People's Conference wins from Handwara constituency.
In Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah loses Sonwar constituency to PDP's Ashraf Mir, congratulates him on Twitter
Congratulations to Ashraf Mir for his victory in Sonwar. I wish him & the people all good luck for the next 6 years. He's now my local MLA.
- Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) December 23, 2014 'Our ideological position has always been the same, we do not change color by the day,' says BJP's Prakash Javadekar on government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Result from Jharkhand: Current Chief Minister Hemant Soren has won from Barhait, one of his two constituencies
BJP workers celebrate outside BJP office in Bangalore pic.twitter.com/IlKqMq5oiF
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014#PollResults : Celebrations outside BJP office in Ranchi (Jharkhand) pic.twitter.com/QH2RLdMDR2
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 "We have done the best possible in Jammu and Kashmir since Jan Sangh days," says BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad
"People in Jammu and Kashmir showed during the campaign that they wanted change and they have voted for change," PDP's Altaf Bukhari tells NDTV
Result from a crucial seat in Jammu and Kashmir:
Jharkhand Results: Madhu Koda of the Jai Bharat Samanta Party loses to JMM's Niral Purty in Majhganon.
Result from Jammu and Kashmir:
"Result is almost declared," says PDP's Altaf Bukhari who is leading in Amirakadal, the one Valley seat the BJP were hoping to win. The BJP candidate from Amirakadal is Hina Bhat
"I find it difficult to believe that Mufti Mohd Sayeed would prefer the BJP to the Congress because that would affect political equations in the Valley," says Shekhar Gupta
Its a historic development that BJP has succeeded to bring Kashmir to the national front: Subramanian Swamy pic.twitter.com/kntJ33z8Ir
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014Vikram Chandra: My gut feeling is that if the PDP can manage the numbers with the Congress, it may prefer that option. #NDTVResults
There's already boxes of mithai at the BJP office in Jammu
Vikram Chandra: The PDP now well ahead in J&K. But it will need a partner. As per present numbers either the BJP or the Congress will do. #NDTVResults
Despite the absence of a clear verdict in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP supporters in Modi masks dance and beat drums
Result from Jammu and Kashmir:
Vikram Chandra: The BJP is slipping a bit in Jharkhand. Will it get to a majority on its own or will it need an ally/independents? #NDTVResults
"BJP's Mission 44 in Jammu and Kashmir ended in half that, while we held onto the same number of seats as in 2009," says Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha
'Governance to the people is the main agenda of the BJP,' says spokesperson Sunil Sethi in Jammu.
Inside a counting centre in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
"The BJP was hoping that Amirakadal would give it its first Valley seat, that doesn't seem to be happening now," says Barkha Dutt. BJP's Hina Bhat is currently trailing PDP's Altaf Bukhari
'We are disappointed with the early trends in Jharkhand,' says Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha.
Desh ko vikas chahiye aur vikas ke liye Modiji kas saath chahiye : Prakash Javadekar,BJP #PollResults pic.twitter.com/8iTB4qPK03
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 In Jharkhand, three former Chief Ministers trail in their constituencies
"The Jharkhand story is over. The politics of Jammu and Kashmir will be fascinating over the next 24 hours," says Prannoy Roy
"BJP hasn't swept seats in Jammu and Kashmir as exit polls predicted. One thing is for sure, we will never ally with the BJP," says Congressman Ghulam Nabi Azad
Jharkhand Election Leads - BJP: 40, JMM: 20, JVM: 8, Congress: 7
'We should not close doors to alliances, but there is no possibility of a partnership with the PDP,' says Salman Sagar, Youth President of National Conference.
"Were hoping to cross 30 seats in Jammu and Kashmir but that seems difficult now," BJP's GVL Narasimha Rao tells NDTV
"Although they are the single largest party in Jharkhand, I think the BJP will be disappointed with this figure. I think they were expecting a clearer verdict," says Shekhar Gupta
Vikram Chandra: The only certainty today is that there will be a BJP government in Jharkhand. CM not clear though. #NDTVResults
Dharmendra Pradhan,BJP #PollResults CM candidate for Jharkhand : Party's Parliamentary Board & MLAs will decide that pic.twitter.com/sXGBHr7ekh
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 "My gut tells me it'll be a PDP-BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir with Mufti Mohd Sayeed getting the Chief Ministership," predicts Barkha Dutt
These are just early trends, counting still in progress,but am happy,lets see what happens: Sajjad Lone #PollResults pic.twitter.com/xFPo7G6CW4
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 "People have voted for Congress and National Conference and new forces have emerged, we have to take that into consideration," says PDP's Naeem Akhtar
Vikram Chandra: Given present numbers, I wouldn't rule out a PDP-Congress alliance in J&K. Add that to the list of permutations. #NDTVResults
In the briefest possible statement to the press, Rajnath Singh said the BJP will form the government in both states
Leads for all 81 seats in Jharkhand are in. The BJP and allies lead in 42 as of now
'Kashmir will have to find new equations,' says Shekhar Gupta.
I am just a worker, will do as my party says: BJP candidate Arjun Munda to NDTV on the likelihood of his becoming Chief Minister of Jharkhand
Vikram Chandra: What a fascinating election in J&K. Twists and turns every few minutes. Lovely to be discussing alliances instead of boycotts. #NDTVResults
#PollResults : Counting underway in Doda(J&K) pic.twitter.com/3Syhjkcwxd
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 It's a closely fought battle in Jammu and Kashmir. PDP and BJP are neck and neck, leading in 23 seats each
Suparna Singh: BJP-NC alliance more likely than BJP-PDP combo, says @praveenswami . #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: PDP has done worse than polls predicted, says Prannoy Roy #NDTVResults
#PollResults : Celebrations at BJP party office in Jammu pic.twitter.com/0ejKExNaYM
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014Vikram Chandra: Trend at 10 in J&K. BJP 23, PDP 22, NC 18, Cong 14. #downtothewire #hungassembly #NDTVResults
BJP's Arjun Munda trials Dashrath Gagrai of the JMM in Kharsawan, Jharkhand.
Behind-the-scenes at NDTV: In the web newsroom, everybody's bent over their computers
JMM's Hemant Soren leads in Barhait and trails in Dumka, Jharkhand.
Suparna Singh: I don't have any right to decide, will stand by whatever party does, says Hina Bhat on @ndtv about post-poll alliance for BJP. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: I don't regret my statement on article 370 and picking up a gun, or my statement on rigging, says Hina Bhat. #NDTVResults
"Have been confident of winning from day one of my campaign. Don't regret my statements on Article 370, it's my personal view," BJP's Hina Bhatt tells NDTV
Suparna Singh: I am freezing, it is so cold, says Hina Bhat to @PrannoyRoyNDTV on air now. #NDTVResults.
Hina Bhat of the BJP gains lead in Amirakadal, Jammu and Kashmir.
Suparna Singh: J&K latest leads: BJP ahead in 23, PDP in 19. #NDTVResults
In Delhi, a Parliamentary meeting of the BJP has begun
Behind-the-scenes at NDTV: The gentlemen in charge of web technology
Election leads: The BJP leading in both Jammu & Kashmir and Jharkhand on 23 and 34 seats respectively.
Thank goodness for the EVMs. Still remember my 1st couple of elections & the manual counting of voting slips, took forever.
- Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) December 23, 2014#PollResults : Counting underway in Jammu pic.twitter.com/ulTS0APsAR
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 JMM's Hemant Soren now trailing in Barhait while is still leading in Dumka constituency in Jharkhand.
Hina Bhat of the BJP now trails PDP's Altaf Bukhari in Amirakadal, Jammu and Kashmir.
The BJP is the single largest party at this point in J&K, PDP at number 2. NC and Congress trailing, but picking up some seats.
- Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) December 23, 2014 Leads in Jharkhand - BJP: 29, JMM: 15, Congress: 6, JVM: 5
Leads in Jammu and Kashmir - BJP: 21, PDP: 15, JKNC: 10, Congress: 8
"Trends are in favour of BJP. Let us wait till we get more good news," says Arjun Munda, BJP candidate from Kharsawan, Jharkhand
Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah trailing in Sonawar while PDP's Mohammad Ashraf Mir gains lead.
"Modiji is confident that the lotus will bloom in Jammu and Kashmir," says Hina Bhatt, BJP candidate from Amirakadal in Jammu and Kashmir.
Suparna Singh: BJP leading now in 19 seats in Jharkhand, more than double what it held last time. #NDTVResults
Election trivia: Amirakadal, in which BJP's Hina Bhatt is currently leading, was the seat Yusuf Shah contested in 1987. After the rigged elections, he became Syed Salahuddin, head of the Hizbul Mujahiddin
Jammu and Kashmir elections: Omar Abdullah leading from both his constituencies, Beerwah and Sonawar.
In Amirakadal, Jammu and Kashmir:
Early leads in Jharkhand - BJP: 17, JMM: 6 , JVM: 3, Congress 2
Early leads in Jammu and Kashmir - BJP: 8, JKNC: 6, Congress 6, PDP 5
"The sentence 'BJP leading in Kashmir' gives you a sense of history, a watershed moment," says BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra
Jammu and Kashmir leads: PDP's Mufti Mohammad Sayeed leading from Anantnag.
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Jharkhand elections: Hemant Soren of the JMM leading in both his constituencies, Barhait and Dumka.
PDP's Mufti Mohd Sayeed leads in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
The BJP leading on 7 seats in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Jharkhand.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is leading in both his constituencies - Sonawar and Beerwah
"If the BJP ends up the single largest party in Jammu and Kashmir, it will be an election result never seen before in the state," says Barkha Dutt
Early leads in Jammu and Kashmir elections - BJP 7, Congress: 4, JKNC: 2, PDP: 1
Suparna Singh: J and K leads in from 14 seats at 8.40 am - BJP leading in 7, up three from last elections. #NDTVResults
"People should see that only the BJP can provide a stable government here," says Ravindra Rai, BJP President in Jharkhand
In Jammu and Kashmir, BJP's Hina Bhatt leads in Amirakadal
"The larger-than-life Farooq Abdullah has been missing in this campaign, the National Conference is really impacted by his absence," says Barkha Dutt. The NC is currently leading in 1 seat in Jammu and Kashmir
Early leads in Jammu and Kashmir- BJP: 4, Congress: 2, JKNC: 1 #NDTVResults
Behind-the-scenes at NDTV: The newsroom is hard at work
Suparna Singh: Kashmir results: Sajjad Lone leading in Handwara. #NDTVResults.
Suparna Singh: first lead in from J and K - BJP holding (Jammu region). Jharkhand first leads- BJP holding 1 from 2009, gaining 1. #NDTVResults.
Early leads from Jharkhand - BJP: 3, Congress: 2
Kashmir results: Sajjad Lone leading in Handwara. #NDTVResults.
- Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) December 23, 2014 Early leads in Jammu and Kashmir - BJP: 2, Congress: 2, Others: 1
Sukhdeo Bhagat of the Congress leading from Lohardaga in Jharkhand.
Tara Chand of the Congress is leading from Chammb in Jammu and Kashmir.
first lead in from J and K - BJP holding (Jammu region). Jharkhand first leads- BJP holding 1 from 2009, gaining 1. #NDTVResults.
- Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) December 23, 2014by this evening, "warmth of good governance" will fill the air in J&K and Jharkhand, predicts @sambitswaraj on @ndtv.
- Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) December 23, 2014 PDP spokesperson Sameer Kaul says they are confident of a grand victory, will form a government on their own in Jammu and Kashmir
First leads are in from both Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand, both in favour of the BJP
Arjun Munda is "remarkable for flexibility, guile and wile, would bet on him for CM if BJP wins": Swapan Dasgupta on @ndtv.
- Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) December 23, 2014 Regional divide of the seats awaiting results and political dominance in the regions as counting begins in Jharkhand. #NDTVresults
"In Jharkhand, we will decide on a Chief Minister who will carry forward the regime of Mr Modi," BJP Spokesperson Sambit Patra tells NDTV
"Don't think anybody comes close to Arjun Munda in terms of flexibility, guile and wile," says Swapan Dasgupta on NDTV
Modi might bring a surprise Chief Minister in Jharkhand as he did in Haryana, say NDTV's election analysts
Counting has started in Jharkhand and J&k -first leads in about 5 mins.
- Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) December 23, 2014Jharkhand results - prediction from @ndtv's poll of polls - 47 of 81 seats for BJP.
- Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) December 23, 2014 Counting begins in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand for the five-phase assembly elections held in the two states. #NDTVresults
In Jharkhand, the mood at the ruling JMM's headquarters is sombre. Meanwhile, BJP leaders CP Thakur and GVL Narsimha Rao have both said that the Modi wave will work in both states
The political divide of Jammu and Kashmir's national and state parties.
Jammu and Kashmir saw high voter turnout during polling:
"Article 370 has been used very innovatively and cleverly by the Indian state," says Shekhar Gupta
Nazir Masoodi tracking live updates in Srinagar #NDTVresults
Outside counting centre in Srinagar. It's Make or break for many leaders and political groups in Kashmir.
- Nazir Masoodi (@nazir_masoodi) December 23, 2014Ranchi: Preparations for sweet distribution at BJP party office pic.twitter.com/2urelfmDrH
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 23, 2014 The Chief Ministers of both states are contesting from 2 seats each - Omar Abdullah from Sonawar and Beerwah, Hemant Soren from Dumka and Barhait
Final preps in Srinagar. Security has been tightened:
Behind-the-scenes at NDTV: the production control room preps for election results
Big personalities of the Jharkhand elections include Hemant Soren of the JMM, Arjun Munda of the BJP, Madhu Koda of the Jai Bharat Samanta party and Babulal Marandi of Jharkhand Vikas Morcha.
Heavyweights of the Jammu and Kashmir elections include Omar Abdullah of the National Conference, Sajjad Gani Lone of the People's Conference and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed of PDP.
Before the election results, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rates his performance 'between 6.5 and 7 on 10'.
NDTV's Zaffar Iqbal tweets as he buckles up for a morning at the counting centre:
Kaun Banega Mukhimantri: On way to the counting centre- All set for the big day-It has been a fascinating election and reporting #J&KDecides
- zaffar iqbal (@szaffariqbal) December 23, 2014 The BJP did well in both states in this year's general elections. In a best ever showing in Jammu & Kashmir, it won three of the six Lok Sabha seats. In Jharkhand, it won 12 seats of 14
In the 14 years since it was created, Jharkhand has seen 9 governments and 3 stints of President's Rule. This time, the BJP has promised a stable government
Voter turnout in Maoist-affected Jharkhand was 66% these polls, up from 56.9% in 2009
Meanwhile, exit polls in Jharkhand have given the BJP and its ally, the All Jharkhand Students Union, 47 seats in the 81-member Assembly
Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a four-cornered fight between the ruling National Conference, the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP, the BJP, and the Congress which parted ways with the NC ahead of polls
Jammu & Kashmir saw a record 65% voter turnout during polling despite calls for boycott from separatists and militant organisations
Mr Abdullah has already ruled out a post-poll alliance with the BJP, describing their stand on Article 370, Babri Masjid and Uniform Civil Code as 'irreconciliable' with that of his party, the National Conference
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweets before the election results:
6 years ago I was nervous as hell the night before counting, this time I'm strangely calm. What will be will be & I'll be a happy person :-)
- Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) December 22, 2014To all the candidates in the field, regardless of party affiliation, good luck to all of you for tomorrow. May the best person win.
- Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) December 22, 2014 Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a record turnout of 65% despite boycott calls by separatists and several militant attacks ahead of key phases of polling. Jharkhand's 66.47 per cent voter turnout too was a record, for both Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
Votes will be counted from 8 am today for assembly elections held in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand over five phases. The BJP hopes to bag both states. While exit polls have predicted a majority for the BJP in Jharkhand, they forecast a hung assembly in Jammu and Kashmir.
All Set for Counting of Votes in Jammu and Kashmir, JharkhandThe counting of votes for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand is all set to begin today.
A Day Before Jammu and Kashmir Verdict, Omar Abdullah Rates His Performance as '6.5 to 7'A day before the Jammu and Kashmir election result, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said it was "inconceivable" for his National Conference party to tie up with the BJP, a former ally.
Omar Abdullah rates his performance as chief minister 'between 6.5 and 7'
- NDTV (@ndtv) December 22, 2014 There is absolutely nothing other than a great sense of personal regard for Mr Vajpayee having worked in his government for 3 years but please don't read anything else into it: Omar Abdullah on his tweet
I wish the UPA govt had risen above politics & conferred the Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee sahib, would have been a fitting gesture. #lostchance
- Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) December 21, 2014'No lines of communication open between National Conference and the BJP or any other national party,' says Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah: We will accept the people's mandate
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah: Why speculate? Let us wait and in less than 24 hours we will know exactly how the numbers stack up
In Jharkhand, the over 66% voter turnout was a record for both Lok Sabha and assembly elections held in the state.
No Victory Rallies in Srinagar as Results are Announced on TuesdayThere will be no victory rallies in Srinagar after results of the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir are declared tomorrow. The winners, however, can celebrate at their respective party headquarters.
J&K registered its highest voter turn-out in assembly elections in the last 25 years with an estimated 65 % of voters casting their votes.
Votes will be counted for 81 constituencies in Jharkhand and 87 in J&K.
The counting of votes in Jammu & Kashmir and Jharkhand will take place tomorrow (December 23).
Exit polls have predicted a near complete victory for the BJP and its alliance in Jharkhand and a hung Assembly with upper hand for the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir in the just-concluded Assembly elections. (Read More)
Blog: Everything That's Wrong with Jharkhand and its PoliticsIt has been a month on the road now. I have been shifting from one part of Jharkhand to the other, covering the five-phase Assembly elections here, a state with just 81 assembly seats but also a state where one single party has almost never had an absolute majority government.
Record overall turnout in J&K and Jharkhand Assembly polls is a victory of democracy. I congratulate the people of these states.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 20, 2014
J&K Registers Highest Voter Turnout in 25 Years, Jharkhand Breaks RecordsJammu and Kashmir registered its highest voter turn-out in assembly elections in the last 25 years with an estimated 65% of voters casting their votes, as the fifth and final phase of polling ended on Saturday.
Over 30 per cent turnout was recorded in the first four hours of polling in 15 Assembly constituencies of Jharkhand where the penultimate round of the five-phase elections is going on peacefully: Press Trust of India
Nazir Masoodi reports:
Voters in Jammu and Kashmir will decide the fate of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP patron and its chief ministerial candidate Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today.
Both leaders cast the vote at their respective polling stations this morning and exuded confidence about their victory.
As Omar cast his vote at Sonwar, he misses his father who is undergoing a surgery in London for kidney ailment.
Omar tweeted: "My thoughts are with my parents as they both prepare for surgery today. I wish I could be there with them but that wasn't to be."
Around 50 kilometers from Srinagar, at Bijbehara in Anantnag district, a visibly confident Mufti cast his vote and talked about his party's wave in the state. "Modi wave is at the national level but Jammu and Kashmir has its own leadership. It's not just me but my party is getting full majority" said Mufti.
He says high voter turnout in Srinagar is historic and it will give legitimacy to elections in the state. "There is fear of BJP and hopes of transparent government by PDP that driving voters today" he said.
Nazir Masoodi reports:
Goodbye to poll boycott?
For last 25 years people in Srinagar have boycotted elections. Today unprecedented number of first time voters came to polling booths. They said they are voting for change.
"We have been mislead all these years. I have come out to vote to choose my representative who take care of my day to day needs" said a first-time voter at Pantha Chowk.
In first two hours of polling, there is already 6 to 10 per cent voting in eight assembly constituencies in Srinagar.
Goodbye to poll boycott?
For last 25 years people in Srinagar have boycotted elections. Today unprecedented number of first time voters came to polling booths. They said they are voting for change.
"We have been mislead all these years. I have come out to vote to choose my representative who take care of my day to day needs" said a first-time voter at Pantha Chowk.
In first two hours of polling, there is already 6 to 10 per cent voting in eight assembly constituencies in Srinagar.
Nazir Masoodi reports:
Srinagar is expected to break all records of polling in the last 25 years. The turnout may not be as high as the last three phases of polling in the state, but a large number of people are still coming out to vote indicating a change in the air.
Nazir Masoodi reports:
On a cold and frosty morning it was a slow start to polling in Srinagar. 18 constituencies are going to polls today in the penultimate phase of five phase elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
While voters will decide the fate of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP's chief ministerial candidate Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today, the flood victims in Srinagar are voting with a hope that the new government may rehabilitate them on priority.
Jana Begam was one of the first voters who reached Burn Hall School polling station to cast her vote. Jana lost everything including her house during the September floods. A homeless Jana says she voted for her own rehabilitation.
"Floods have taken away roof from our head. I have voted so that Omar Abdullah will give me a home to live. I have no source of income. My husband died several years ago and its a daily struggle for me and my two daughters," she said.
More than 60,000 homes have been damaged by floods in Srinagar. The last three phases of polling saw a massive turnout despite terror attacks. While Srinagar has been traditionally a low voter turnout area this time it is expected to increase its poll percentage.
Polling Crosses 11 Percent in Kashmir During First Few HoursKhansahib constituency has topped so far with turnout of 19.64 percent, while the Sopore constituency was lowest with 2.39 percent.
PM Modi addresses rally in Dhanbad in Jharkhand:
- I can only see people here...log hi log
- I am confident that in this election, BJP will win a big majority in Jharkhand
- You are going to vote BJP with full majority... I thank you in advance for that... But before that, I have to thank you for the Lok Sabha polls
- This is because of acomplete majority nationwide after 30 years
Ranchi (Jharkhand): Sakshi Dhoni (MS Dhoni's wife) casts her vote for the #AssemblyPolls pic.twitter.com/9UztRd7uaC
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 9, 2014
Turnout Today in Kashmir Elections Will Be CrucialPhase three of the elections in Jammu Kashmir extends to three sensitive districts in the valley, and the turnout here will be a very clear indicator of how much things could have changed on the ground.
After Serial Terror Attacks, Third Round of Voting in J&K: 10 DevelopmentsLarge parts of the Kashmir Valley are voting today in the shadow of serial terror attacks on Friday in which 12 security personnel and one civilian were killed. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is seeking re-election in the third round of staggered elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Urging all those voting today, in Phase 3 of the Assembly elections in J&K and Jharkhand, to turnout in record numbers & cast their vote.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 9, 2014
Give Me a Chance, Will Show you Acche Din: PM Modi in KashmirPrime Minister Narendra Modi today reached out to a large crowd in Srinagar invoking Atal Behari Vajpayee's famous words that he would seek a solution to the dispute within "Insaaniyat, Kashmiriyat and Jamhooriyat (humanity, the essence of being a Kashmiri, democracy)."
PM Modi addresses rally in Srinagar amid heavy security
- I will return the love you have given to me with interest, I will return it with development.
- There has not been a single month that I haven't come to J&K since I became PM.
- I have come here to share your sorrows, not to take anything from you.
- You have given me a lot of love, what can be greater than that.
- I have to fulfill Atal ji's dream... he spoke of insaaniyat, kashmiriyat and jamhooriyat.
- Kashmir has lost children of innocent families along with security personnel.
- As your Pradhan Sevak, your sorrows are my sorrows, your worries are my worries.
- There is nothing better in India for tourists than Kashmir. We have to get tourists back to the Dal lake again.
- There should be no discrimination... My mantra is sabka saath, sabka vikaas.
- I'm sorry to use harsh words, but when the floods struck the government here was sleeping.
- If Kutch can develop, so can Kashmir.
- For the first time in 30 years, the Army admitted its mistake. This was under BJP rule.
- Army admitting its mistake is a testament to our honest intentions.
PM Modi arrives at the Sher-e-Kashmir grounds wearing a traditional phiran
The women's enclosure at the sher-e-kashmir grounds awaiting @narendramodi first address in the Valley pic.twitter.com/XeEsUVpL0Y
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) December 8, 2014
Srinagar in Lockdown For PM Rally, 3000 Troops on GuardSrinagar has been placed under heavy security in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign rally.
PM Modi addresses rally in Samba in Jammu:
- You also face the brunt of terrorism like our soldiers
- I am a little worried...people on trees..."you won't fall, no"
- It will come in the media and I will be blamed
- The kind of public meetings I am seeing, especially in J&K, I can't believe the response, the unprecedented crowds
- I assure you the love you have given me, I will return with interest through development
Brisk Polling in Jharkhand as Voters Defy MaoistsDefying Maoists, nearly a third of voters cast their ballots on Tuesday morning in the second phase of the Jharkhand assembly election.
Moderate Polling in Kashmir ValleyModerate polling was today recorded in the nine constituencies of the Kashmir Valley in the second of the five-phased Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Polling Begins For Second Phase of Jammu and Kashmir ElectionsVoting began this morning in 18 constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir going to polls in second of the five-phased state elections.
As Phase 2 of Assembly Polls in J&K and Jharkhand commence, I strongly urge people voting in those areas to vote in large numbers.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 2, 2014Stage is set for second phase of elections in 18 seats in Jammu and Kashmir and 20 spread across seven Maoist-hit tribal districts of Jharkhand tomorrow which will seal the fate of several high-profile candidates including two former chief ministers, seven state ministers and a former separatist.
Campaigning Ends For Second Phase of Jammu and Kashmir PollsAfter a record turnout in the first phase, the high-voltage campaigning for the second leg of Assembly elections on December 2 in nine seats in Jammu and as many in Kashmir ended on Sunday.
45 Model Polling Stations Set up in Reasi in JammuTo offer voters a pleasant and comfortable experience, 45 model polling stations have been set up in Reasi district where three Assembly segments will go to polls in the second phase of Assembly elections on December 2.
PM Modi Promises to Develop Jharkhand as 'Number One' StatePromising to make Jharkhand the 'number one' state in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the government would rein in all the looters of minerals and benefit the state to the tune of Rs 20,000 crore in the next few years.
At election rally in Poonch, PM Modi asks people of Jammu and Kashmir to vote for the BJP:
- We are asking for votes so that we are able to bring prosperity in your lives.
- If anyone has a right to the exchequer, it is the people here. The government's money should benefit the poor.
- The things which these people think are trivial are very big things -- we didn't pay heed to this. Tell me, shouldn't there be toilets for girls in schools?
- From Poonch, I want to appeal to the whole state, don't leave your work half done.
- Vote for a government which has full majority.
- Give us full majority, I promise you complete development.
- From Poonch, I want to appeal to the whole state, don't leave your work half done.
PM Modi on what, according to him, ails Kashmir:
- Every Indian dreams of visiting Kashmir but if there are no railways, then how will people travel?
- Tell me, who has paid heed to your demands?
- 'Baap-beta', 'Baap-Beti' - this is the ill plaguing Jammu and Kashmir. You must rid the state of this 'bimari'.
