Election Results 2019: Who’s Saying What?
Stay tuned for all the Lok Sabha election buzz!
The Election Commission’s trends predict a landslide victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. From Mayawati and PM Narendra Modi to Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, watch this space to know who’s saying what.
- In a tweet, Rahul Gandhi accepted the verdict of the Lok Sabha elections, other Congress leaders also acknowledge the result
- Several international leaders including Pakistan PM Imran Khan congratulated PM Modi for a historic win
- Opposition leaders like Chandrababu Naidu, Arvind Kejriwal and Captain Amarinder Singh congratulated PM Modi
BSP supremo Mayawati said the result is against the sentiment of the people
(Catch all the live updates on 2019 Lok Sabha results here. For updates on Uttar Pradesh,West Bengal , Maharashtra and South of India, follow The Quint.)
Thankful to the People of Amethi: Smriti Irani
Great Things in Store for US-India Partnership: Donald Trump on Modi's Win
Singer Lata Mangeshkar Tweets her Congratulations to PM Modi
LDF's Defeat Unexpected: Pinarayi Vijayan
“LDF's defeat in Lok Sabha elections in Kerala was unexpected. We will examine the reasons in detail,” Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan was quoted by ANI as saying. The LDF lost 19 of the 20 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
Tejasvi Surya Thanks Yeddyurappa and Others for Victory
We Must Persevere and Rebuild: Prashant Bhushan on BJP Victory
Gautam Gambhir Celebrates Victory in East Delhi
In a tweet, Gautam Gambhir thanked the voters of East Delhi for bringing him to power.
He had earlier tweeted that it was the BJP’s ‘Gambhir’ ideology that people have supported.
Atishi, his contender from AAP, congratulated Gambhir for his win.
Chandrababu Naidu Congratulates PM Modi, Jaganmohan Reddy For Win
TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated PM Modi, YS Jaganmohan Reddy and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for their victory. “Thanking all workers who worked for party, also thanking people who blessed TDP. After final results we'll have a review,” he was quoted by ANI as saying.
Result Against Sentiment of People: BSP Supremo Mayawati
Bow to the Citizens of Kashi: PM Modi After Winning Varanasi Seat
Accept the Verdict, Thank You Wayanad: Rahul Gandhi
Looking Forward to Working for Delhi With PM Modi: Arvind Kejriwal
India's People Look to Modi, NDA for Better Tomorrow: Amarinder Singh
Congress Will Continue Working for Welfare of the Country: Sachin Pilot
P Chimbaram Tweets Congratulations to Modi for Electoral Victory
'Chowkidar' a Symbol to Safeguard India from Communalism, Corruption: PM Modi
PM Modi, after removing ‘chowkidar’ prefix from his name, tweeted that the people of India became chowkidars to “render great service to the nation.”
In the following tweet, he said, “Now, the time has come to take the Chowkidar Spirit to the next level. Keep this spirit alive at every moment and continue working for India’s progress. The word ‘Chowkidar’ goes from my Twitter name but it remains an integral part of me. Urging you all to do the same too!”
PM Modi Tweets Again, Thanks People of India for Their Faith
Results Unexpected: HD Kumaraswamy
HD Kumaraswamy, while calling the results unexpected, congratulated PM Narendra Modi for securing a second term. He also tweeted another message for coalition parties:
“Leaders of both parties of coalition will hold a discussion about the loss of JDS-Congress coalition candidates. Our party has seen many victories & losses over the years and party workers need not lose heart on this loss. Let us strive to strengthen the party in the days ahead,” he tweeted.
Pak PM Imran Khan Congratulates PM Modi for Election Victory
Pakistan PM Imran Khan congratulated PM Modi for BJP’s landslide victory, adding that he is looking forward to working with his Indian counterpart for “peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia.”
Raj Thackeray Reacts to Results, Calls Them "Beyond Rationale"
Will Continue Working for Bathinda: SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Final Results in Tandem with Exit Polls: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tweeted his congratulations to Narendra Modi for his “miraculous win” and thanked the people for their faith in the BJP. In another tweet, he took a jibe at the Opposition, stating that “aspirational India does not accept royalties, dynasties and caste based parties.”
Presidents of Cyprus, Tanzania Congratulate PM Modi
Dr John Magufuli, the President of Tanzania, congratulated Narendra Modi for the decisive mandate. He further affirmed Tanzania’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades wished PM Modi good luck for his second term in office.
I Thank BJP Cadre and Netas of Mathura for My Win: Hema Malini
Thanks to People of Thiruvananthapuram: Shashi Tharoor
Accept the Verdict, Will Correct our Mistakes: Mallikarjun Kharge
Leader of Opposition and Congress candidate from Gulbarga in Karnataka, Mallikarjun Kharge told ANI that his party had accepted the verdict. “We believe in democracy. We will discuss how to correct our mistakes and how to strengthen the party,” he was quoted as saying.
PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Jagan Mohan Reddy, Naveen Patnaik
PM Narendra Modi tweeted his congratulations to Jagan Mohan Reddy on his win in Andhra Pradesh.
He also congratulated Naveen Patnaik on the “remarkable win.”
'We Accept Mandate with Humility': Ashok Gehlot
Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot thanked the people for peaceful polling on Twitter. He added,
“In a democracy, the mandate is the zeniths, which we accept with humility. The Congress has always maintained this tradition and while discharging it, it worked to consolidate and sustain democracy in the country,” he said (translated from Hindi).
It's a Vote for PM Modi: Sarbananda Sonowal
In a series of tweets, Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal, congratulated PM Narendra Modi for securing another term.
“A historic day for India. It's a vote for nationalism and faster development,” he tweeted. In another tweet, he thanked the people of Assam “for their unwavering love and support towards PM Narendra Modi.”
Victory a Result of PM's Visionary Leadership: Yogi Adityanath
Afghan President Tweets his Congratulations to PM Modi
Tsunamo Tsunami, Thank You India: Tweets Smriti Irani
'Together We Will Build a Strong and Inclusive India': Prime Minister Modi
Look Forward to 'Enhanced' Ties With India, Says Maldives President
'You Made It, God Bless': Rajinikanth Congratulates PM Modi
Congratulations on Pulling off Greatest Democratic Phenomenon: Sadhguru
All Losers Are Not Losers: Mamata Banerjee
A Solid Slap on My Face, Will Stand My Ground: Prakash Raj
People Have Every Right to Express Anger for My Failings: Mehbooba Mufti
Confident that Relations With India Will Flourish: Maldives Foreign Minister
Modiji Will take Us Foward, Tweets BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma
There Is No Happiness On The Face Of People In The Country: Hardik Patel
Congress leader Hardik Patel tweeted that Congress and Rahul Gandhi fought the elections with honesty. “The BJP did not win because of the people, but because of dishonesty. You can call me names but truth must be spoken,” he added.
Result Will Compel Parties To Respect The Sentiments Of Majority: Paresh Rawal
Prime Minister Of Sri Lanka Congratulates PM Modi On His 'Magnificent Victory'
Bring On The Next Five Years: Former J&K CM, Omar Abdullah
Historic Victory Outcome Of Modi's Visionary Leadership: Rajnath Singh
'How Is The Josh?': BJP Karnataka
Somnath Bharti Slams ECI For Misspelling AAP On Website
Uma Bharti Congratulates PM Modi For His 'Absolute' Victory
Sanjay Jha's Jibe At PM Modi for 'Changing' The Country
Sushma Swaraj Congratulates PM Modi, Thanks Citizens of India
The Nation Has Rejected Dynasty Politics: Giriraj Singh
World Says #ModiAaRahaHai: Rajyavardhan Rathore
TMC Underestimates The Power Of Hate: Journalist Rana Ayyub
#AayegaToModiHi, Actor Siddharth's Sarcastic Tweet
Welcome News That I Took The Lead: Shashi Tharoor
Modi Magic Working In UP: Twitter
Digvijaya Leading in Bhopal
Atishi Trailing, Gambhir Leading in Delhi
Kanhaiya Trailing, Giriraj Leading In Begusarai
Have Done My Best, Will Accept People's Verdict: Kanimozhi
DMK Leader Kanimozhi told NDTV that the party has done its best and it will accept the people's verdict.
BJP Won Exit Polls, Congress Will Win Elections: Sanjay Jha
Manish Sisodia Wishes Everyone The Best
Rahul Gandhi Will Be PM: Ajay Maken
Narendra Modi Will Become PM: BJP Candidate From Kalaburagi, Karnataka
Tejasvi Surya Confident of Winning
Jaiveer Shergill Tweets With #AaRahiHaiCongress
'Grand Alliance's Victory Will Be the Grand Change of Social Justice': Akhilesh Yadav
'Trust Yourself & the Cong Party, Your Hard Work Will Not Go Waste': Rahul Gandhi
'As Counting Day Approaches, I Pray for My Motherland': Mamata Banerjee
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