Election Results 2019 highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the BJP to a massive win, sealing a second term as Prime Minister of India. The ruling party is headed for a landslide victory again, leaving the Congress far behind.
NEW DELHI:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the BJP to a massive win, sealing a second term as Prime Minister of India. The ruling party is headed for a landslide victory again, leaving the Congress far behind. "Together we grow. Together we prosper. Together we will build a strong and inclusive India. India wins yet again," PM Modi said. Congress president Rahul Gandhi congratulated PM Modi and the BJP. The 48-year-old also conceded defeat in Amethi, asking rival and BJP leader Smrithi Irani to "nurture with love" the constituency that has been the stronghold of the Gandhis. A number of world leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, Pakistan's Imran Khan and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, congratulated PM Modi.
This is for the first time in a Lok Sabha election results that results of voting machines will be matched with VVPATs or slips generated by paper trail machines.
PM Modi, who fought from Varanasi, is leading in the seat. Rahul Gandhi is leading in Kerala's Wayanad, the second seat he contested from. This is the first time Mr Gandhi contested more than one seat.
67.11 per cent of the 90.99 crore electors had cast their vote in the polls.
Votes are also being counted for the assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Jagan Reddy of the YSR Congress got a sweeping mandate and decimated N Chandrababu Naidu is likely to take oath on May 30.
Here are the Lok Sabha election results 2019 highlights:
May 24, 2019
06:15 (IST)
Palestinian Prez Mahmoud Abbas congratulates PM Modi over election victory
In a message addressed to PM Modi, President Abbas said, "wished him success in his mission of serving his country and people".
May 24, 2019
06:01 (IST)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates PM Modi
Congratulations, my friend @Narendramodi, on your impressive election victory! The election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy. Together we will continue to strengthen the great friendship between India & Israel.
Well done, my friend!
May 24, 2019
04:28 (IST)
Mike Pompeo Congratulates PM Modi, Calls Election An ''Inspiration''
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Congratulations to @narendramodi and the NDA for their victory in India’s election, and to the Indian people for casting their votes in such historic numbers. As the world’s largest exercise in democracy, #India’s election is an inspiration around the world.
May 24, 2019
01:11 (IST)
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Congratulates PM Modi On Big Victory
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday telephoned her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his victory in the general elections during which the two leaders pledged to raise the India-Bangladesh relationship to unprecedented new heights.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday telephoned her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his victory in the general elections during which the two leaders pledged to raise the India-Bangladesh relationship to unprecedented new heights.
During the five minute telephonic conversation Ms Hasina said, "this emphatic verdict is a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed on you (Modi) by the people of India."
May 23, 2019
23:28 (IST)
Election Results 2019: Donald Trump Congratulates PM Modi For “BIG” Election WinUS President Donald Trump today congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his "big" election win."
May 23, 2019
23:01 (IST)
US President Donald Trump congratulates PM Modi for "BIG" election win, says "great things in store for US-India partnership"
May 23, 2019
21:33 (IST)
Lok Sabha Election 2019: Sunny Deol Bags Gurdaspur
Actor and BJP candidate Sunny Deol Thursday won his electoral debut by defeating Congress heavyweight and sitting MP Sunil Jakhar from the Gurdaspur constituency.
Actor and BJP candidate Sunny Deol Thursday won his electoral debut by defeating Congress heavyweight and sitting MP Sunil Jakhar from the Gurdaspur constituency.
May 23, 2019
21:20 (IST)
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: HD Deve Gowda Loses From Tumkur
Former Prime Minister and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda has lost from Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency.
Former Prime Minister and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda has lost from Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency.
May 23, 2019
20:53 (IST)
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: PM Narendra Modi Says Every Cell Of My Body Dedicated To NationPrime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people over the BJP's landslide win today, and said it was a victory of "democracy". The BJP has won a hugely decisive victory today, crossing the 300-seat mark as the single largest party. Overall, the NDA has won or is leading in nearly 350 seats - the counting is still on.
May 23, 2019
20:51 (IST)
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Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati raises doubts over results, says never expected opposition alliance''s performance to be so bad.
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati raises doubts over results, says never expected opposition alliance''s performance to be so bad.
May 23, 2019
20:46 (IST)
Election Results 2019: Ex-IPS Officer Bharati Ghosh Defeated In Bengal
Bengali superstar Deepak Adhikari, who was fighting the Lok Sabha polls on a Trinamool Congress ticket, was re-elected from the Ghatal seat. Ms Ghosh, who was once a trusted lieutenant of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, fought on a BJP ticket.
Bengali superstar Deepak Adhikari, who was fighting the Lok Sabha polls on a Trinamool Congress ticket, was re-elected from the Ghatal seat. Ms Ghosh, who was once a trusted lieutenant of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, fought on a BJP ticket.
May 23, 2019
20:40 (IST)
#ResultsWithNDTV | "It's possible to make mistakes while working. But won’t do anything with wrong intention," says PM Modi
May 23, 2019
20:36 (IST)
Lok Sabha Elections 2019
PM Modi says "every cell of my body dedicated to the nation" after BJP's big win.
PM Modi says "every cell of my body dedicated to the nation" after BJP's big win.
May 23, 2019
20:34 (IST)
India Inc Congratulates PM Modi
As the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) looks set for a second term with leads in 340 seats so far, India Inc rushed in with congratulatory messages for the Prime Minister and also listed the challenges the new government will face along with necessary steps to be taken. SpiceJet chiarman Ajay Singh said, "I extend my heartiest congratulations to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his stupendous victory."FICCI president Sandip Somany said continuity and stability at the Centre would enhance chances of more economic reforms along with an increasingly stabilising Goods and Services Tax (GST), Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act.
As the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) looks set for a second term with leads in 340 seats so far, India Inc rushed in with congratulatory messages for the Prime Minister and also listed the challenges the new government will face along with necessary steps to be taken. SpiceJet chiarman Ajay Singh said, "I extend my heartiest congratulations to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his stupendous victory."FICCI president Sandip Somany said continuity and stability at the Centre would enhance chances of more economic reforms along with an increasingly stabilising Goods and Services Tax (GST), Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act.
May 23, 2019
20:28 (IST)
Lok Sabha Election Results: "People Have Filled This Beggar's Bowl": PM Modi
PM Modi: My dear brothers and sisters, you have filled this fakir's jholi (clothesbag)
PM Modi: My dear brothers and sisters, you have filled this fakir's jholi (clothesbag)
May 23, 2019
20:26 (IST)
General Election Results 2019: PM Modi LIVE From BJP Headquarters
PM Modi: This is a time when India will have eyes of the world on it; it will mark 150 years of Gandhi and 75 years of Independence.
PM Modi: This is a time when India will have eyes of the world on it; it will mark 150 years of Gandhi and 75 years of Independence.
May 23, 2019
20:20 (IST)
#ResultsWithNDTV | "BJP's uniqueness is that it does not compromise with its principles," says PM @narendramodi
May 23, 2019
20:19 (IST)
Election Results 2019: PM Modi Says "This Is India's Victory"
"They're used to a fake tag of Secularism that seemed to wash all sins; today these people have been completely unmasked says PM Narendra Modi
"They're used to a fake tag of Secularism that seemed to wash all sins; today these people have been completely unmasked says PM Narendra Modi
May 23, 2019
20:15 (IST)
#ResultsWithNDTV | The satisfaction of the middle-class with our governance is reflected in this verdict, says @narendramodi #ElectionResults2019
May 23, 2019
20:11 (IST)
PM Modi secures 6, 74, 664 votes in Varanasi, getting a second term in the temple town on the banks of the Ganga.
May 23, 2019
20:06 (IST)
PM Modi's Grand Victory Speech
PM Modi: "This is India's victory", adds "people have filled this beggar's bowl"
PM Modi: "This is India's victory", adds "people have filled this beggar's bowl"
May 23, 2019
20:05 (IST)
#ResultsWithNDTV | Just like Lord Krishna said he was on the side of Hastinapur in the battle of Mahabharata, 130 crore Indians have said today, they are on the side of India, says @narendramodi #ElectionResults2019
May 23, 2019
20:02 (IST)
Election Results 2019: "Crores Of Indians Have Blessed Us," Says PM Modi
PM Modi delivers victory speech:
- After 5 years of service, we went to the people of India with a promise of a New India. Today, we see that crores and crores of people have showed that they have filled this poor man's jhola with their blessing to do so.
- Polling took place in the height of summer, but people came out and voted. Today's verdict is not just historic in India, but is historic worldwide.
May 23, 2019
19:58 (IST)
#ResultsWithNDTV | "Crores of Indians have blessed us, my gratitude to the people": PM Narendra Modi
"Biggest event in any democracy in the world": PM Modi
May 23, 2019
19:54 (IST)
PM Modi At BJP Office
PM Modi: Today, even the rain god is among us to celebrate.
PM Modi: Today, even the rain god is among us to celebrate.
May 23, 2019
19:53 (IST)
General Election Results 2019: PM Modi Adresses BJP Workers
PM Modi begins his address amid chants of "Modi, Modi" by BJP workers.
PM Modi begins his address amid chants of "Modi, Modi" by BJP workers.
May 23, 2019
19:48 (IST)
#ResultsWithNDTV | Despite all the rigging and violence, we managed to win 18 seats in West Bengal; in the coming days BJP will rule the entire state, says @AmitShah #ElectionResults2019
#ResultsWithNDTV | Our victory is an answer to the ideology of the 'tukde-tukde gang', says @AmitShah #ElectionResults2019
May 23, 2019
19:47 (IST)
Amit Shah Congratulates Jagan Reddy, Naveen Patnaik
I congratulate Jaganmohan Reddy and Naveen Patnaik for their victory too, says the BJP president.
I congratulate Jaganmohan Reddy and Naveen Patnaik for their victory too, says the BJP president.
Watch | Calling it a historic victory, BJP chief Amit Shah, says, “Congress party had to face a massive defeat as it failed to open an account in many states”#ResultsWithNDTV
May 23, 2019
19:44 (IST)
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Amit Shah Shreds Chandrababu Naidu
If Chandrababu Naidu had worked so hard in getting votes as he did in stitching alliances, perhaps he would have been able to open his account, says Amit Shah.
If Chandrababu Naidu had worked so hard in getting votes as he did in stitching alliances, perhaps he would have been able to open his account, says Amit Shah.
May 23, 2019
19:42 (IST)
Results 2019: Amit Shah on Uttar Pradesh Alliance
Amit Shah attacks Uttar Pradesh alliance or gathbandhan of Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav.
Amit Shah attacks Uttar Pradesh alliance or gathbandhan of Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav.
May 23, 2019
19:39 (IST)
Election Results: "Modi Ji Has Worked Tirelessly," Says Amit Shah
Amit Shah At BJP Headquarters
- I welcome and congratulate the world's most admired and loved leader - our very own Narendra Modi
- Today, in the history of India, it has been the biggest victory for a political party. I congratulate 11 crore BJP workers from all over the country.
- Today's result is truly historic. Narendra Modi ji has worked tirelessly for the uplift of the poor in the last 5 years. This immense victory is a result of that hard work.
May 23, 2019
19:33 (IST)
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: PM Modi To Address BJP Workers Next
Amit Shah begins his address.
Amit Shah begins his address.
May 23, 2019
19:30 (IST)
Elections 2019: PM Modi-Amit Shah Victory Moment
PM Modi and Amit Shah pay tribute to Deendayal Upadhyaya. Huge turnout of BJP workers at the party headquarters.
PM Modi and Amit Shah pay tribute to Deendayal Upadhyaya. Huge turnout of BJP workers at the party headquarters.
May 23, 2019
19:26 (IST)
General Election Results: Jyotiraditya Scindia concedes defeat
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia concedes defeat in Madhya Pradesh's Guna.
May 23, 2019
19:19 (IST)
Top BJP Leadership Present
Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, JP Nadda line up and greet party workers.
Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, JP Nadda line up and greet party workers.
May 23, 2019
19:17 (IST)
Election Results: Chandrababu Naidu Submits Resignation
N Chandrababu Naidu submits his resignation to the Governor as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after TDP's defeat in assembly election: news agency ANI
N Chandrababu Naidu submits his resignation to the Governor as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after TDP's defeat in assembly election: news agency ANI
May 23, 2019
19:15 (IST)
PM To Address BJP Workers Soon
PM Modi and Amit Shah show victory signs to the cameras as they walk in to the BJP office. Supporters greet them by throw flower petals.
PM Modi and Amit Shah show victory signs to the cameras as they walk in to the BJP office. Supporters greet them by throw flower petals.
May 23, 2019
19:13 (IST)
PM Modi Reaches BJP Office, Amit Shah Touches His Feet
PM Modi and Amit Shah have entered the BJP office.
PM Modi and Amit Shah have entered the BJP office.
May 23, 2019
19:11 (IST)
General Election Results 2019: Sitaram Yechury Takes Responsibility For CPI-M's Poor Poll Show
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury took the responsibility on Thursday for his party''s dismal performance in the Lok Sabha polls, saying as the chief of the party, he was the "first" person who was accountable for its poor show.
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury took the responsibility on Thursday for his party''s dismal performance in the Lok Sabha polls, saying as the chief of the party, he was the "first" person who was accountable for its poor show.
May 23, 2019
19:07 (IST)
General Election Results 2019: Smriti Irani Greeted By Supporters In Amethi
May 23, 2019
19:02 (IST)
Election Results 2019 - Smriti On Amethi Victory
Smriti Irani quoted poet Dushyant Kumar and tweeted, "Who says sky is not the limit."
May 23, 2019
18:45 (IST)
Results 2019: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Addresses Media
Nitish Kumar: Today, it is a matter of joy that people have shown their views in Bihar
Nitish Kumar: Today, it is a matter of joy that people have shown their views in Bihar
