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Hindutva, Modi magic, Yogi's 'bulldozer': What worked for BJP in UP?
The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has finally re-written history in the country's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, where an incumbent political party has been voted back to power in succession after a gap of nearly four decades.
BJP's Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, daughter of former Uttarakhand CM BC Khanduri, wins Kotdwar seat by a margin of 3687 votes against Congress' Surendra Singh Negi
Punjab Assembly Election Results
Out of 117 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party wins 92 seats, Congress gets 18 and Bharatiya Janata Party grabs only two seats Shiromani Akali Dal got only 3 seats, and one seat each was won by an independent candidate & BSP
Goa Assembly Elections final results
BJP wins 20, Congress 11, Aam Aadmi Party & Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 2 each, Goa Forward Party & Revolutionary Goans Party 1 each and Independent 3.
Akhilesh Yadav: Fought hard but failed to send Adityanath 'back to Gorakhpur'
While the BJP threw a pantheon of star campaigners, Akhilesh Yadav was virtually the lone face of his Samajwadi Party in the Uttar Pradesh elections. From distributing tickets to choosing allies, it was the SP president’s one-man show.
In Goa, turncoats help BJP win a third successive term
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s the corrective strategy of importing winning candidates from several parties just weeks ahead of the polls to blunt anti-incumbency of a ten-year rule paid rich dividends in the final count of the 2022 Assembly polls in Goa, where the party managed to garner 20 of the 40 seats, one short of a simple majority.
It'll be a sad day for democracy if Bahujan Samaj Party dissolves. BSP has had a big role in India's democracy. We hope that the party gets stronger. Today's result definitely shows weakness, but BSP is needed: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
After Punjab, AAP eyes Himachal; BJP says no scope for 'third' front
The AAP is hopeful of repeating its ‘Punjab-type’ performance in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, scheduled to be held later this year.
3 independent MLAs supporting BJP, will form govt in Goa: BJP
3 independent MLAs have given us their letter of support, so we will form the government with a full majority: Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade
People have buried politics of caste and religion by ensuring victory of BJP in Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath
How BJP mastered the alphabets of return to power
From 'Y, R, L to M and Y', the BJP has used these issues to break all jinx and ride back to power with a more than a comfortable majority for a second consecutive term.
UP re-elects ruling govt for the first time in 3 decades
In a historic first, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to form a second consecutive government in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. As per the latest data, the saffron party is leading in 271 seats in Uttar Pradesh, while the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party, its closest competitor, leads in 123 seats.
Assembly trends for Uttarakhand Assembly Elections
BJP wins 20 & leads on 27, Congress wins 6 & leads on 13, BSP wins 1 & leads on another, Independent lead on 2.
Official trends for Uttar Pradesh Elections
BJP wins 30 & leads on 220 seats, Samajwadi Party wins 3 & leads on 113, Apna Dal (Soneylal) wins 1 & leads on 11, RLD leads on 8 seats, Congress wins 1 and leads on 1.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wins Gorakhpur Urban seat
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi loses Bhadaur (by 37,558 votes) and Chamkaur Sahib (by 7942 votes) as per official EC trends.
With Punjab, AAP reaches an inflexion point
In the political sphere, a vacuum does not last for long. It helps a new force shoot up and, consequently, change the scenario altogether. In this round of Assembly polls, Punjab has proved this by presenting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with a huge victory.
Uttarakhand CM and BJP leader Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives at the party's headquarters in Dehradun He is trailing by over 6,900 votes in the Khatima Assembly constituency.
From stand-up comedian to Punjab CM: How Bhagwant Mann delivered the perfect punchline
Bhagwant Mann is the man of the moment in Punjab. Winning by a huge margin of over 58,000 votes, the charismatic Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader is set to take his oath as the next Punjab Chief Minister. So, whathelped the comedian-turned-politician deliver his perfect punchline in the state's Assembly elections?
Punjab Cong chief Navjot Sidhu defeated from Amritsar East seat
Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu was defeated from Amritsar East seat on Thursday, according to the Election Commission.
AAP candidate and political greenhorn Jeevanjyot Kaur defeated Sidhu by a margin of 6,750 votes.
UP polls: BJP leads in Lakhimpur Kheri
BJP candidate from Nighasan, where the Lakhimpur Kheri violence had taken place in October, is leading in the elections,countingof which is underway.
BJP’s sitting MLA Shashank Verma had polled 53,785 votes over his nearest rival R S Kushwaha of the Samajwadi Party (SP), who got 33,810 votes till 1.15 pm, according to the Election Commission.
Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma wins from Pathankot seat
Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma on Thursday won from the Pathankot assembly seat.
Sharma defeated Congress candidate and sitting MLA Amit Vij by a margin of 7,759 votes.
Countingof votes for 117 assembly seats in Punjab is underway.
Incumbent Chief Minister N Biren Singh of the BJP has won by a margin of over 17,000 votes from the Heingang constituency against Congress rival Pangeijam Saratchandra Singh
BJP's Asim Arun breaches Samajwadi fort, wins from Kannauj Sadar
Former police commissioner Asim Arun has won from the Kannauj Sadar constituency, breaching the SP bastion where Akhilesh's party has not lost since 1996. He won by 6000 votes.
'Oh guru!' Sidhu's semantics costs Congress its pride in Punjab
As Sidhu would say on any happy occasion, it's a 'thoko taali' moment for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab as it stares at a clean sweep victory, its first-ever win outside the national capital. Known for his crowd-pulling one-liners, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu who was once backed regardless has now become an embarrassment for his party as he failed to save the day.
Congress drowns in saffron wave as BJP, AAP near finish line
The results of the Assembly elections to five states have sounded a near-death knell to the Congress, which appears to have lost Punjab – one of just three states where it is in power.
Such a big mandate scares us too, we won't break people's faith: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Punjab poll results
Punjab Elections: AAP's CM face wins from Dhuri constituency seat
Shiromani Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia loses from Amritsar East by a margin of 14,408 votes.
AAP wins in 4 seats in Amritsar; Bhagwant Mann wins with margin of over 58K votes
Former CM and Punjab Lok Congress founder, Captain Amarinder Singh loses from Patiala by a margin of 19,873 votes.
Goa Elections: Independent candidate from Cortalim, Manuel Vaz and from Curtorim, Alexio Reginaldo extend support to BJP
Arvind Kejriwal terms Punjab verdict revolutionary
AAP sheds 'Delhi party' tag, brooms Congress in Punjab, looks at national spread
The story of this edition of the Assembly election is the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – the Arvind Kejriwal-led party that has spread its wing beyond Delhi for the first time with a result in Punjab that catapults its national ambitions to a new height.
Voters have rejected dynasty politics: BJP on saffron wave in UP
As the trend showed the saffron party leading in four states, the BJP claimed that voters have hugely responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reject dynasty politics.
Goa Elections:Dr Chandrakant Shetye, an independent candidate from the Bicholim constituency declares support to Bharatiya Janata Party
BJP and Congress win 1 seat each and lead on 18 and 10 respectively as per official EC trends. Counting continues.
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi trails in Bhadaur (by 22,843 votes) and Chamkaur Sahib (by 2671 votes) as per official EC trends.
Manipur Elections: JD (U) candidate Ngursanglur wins in Tipaimukh constituency. JD (U) fielded candidates in 38 out of 60 seats
Sidhu congratulates AAP after it takes massive lead in Punjab
"The voice of the people is the voice of God …. Humbly accept the mandate of the people of Punjab …. Congratulations to Aap !!!." tweets Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Punjab Elections: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal trails by a margin of 10,526 votes from the Jalalabad seat
Punjab Elections: Aam Aadmi Party's Ajit Pal Singh Kohli leads from Patiala constituency; Punjab Lok Congress's Captain Amarinder Singh trailing
At noon, BJP eclipses opponents in seat count
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a commanding lead in Uttar Pradesh, leading in 267 seats—well past the majority mark of 202—with the Samajwadi Party leading in 124 seats in the first two hours since the counting of votes started.
Former minister and now SP candidate Swami Prasad Mauryatrailing from Fazil Nagar seat against BJP's Surendra Kumar Kushwaha by over 4,000 votes.
Election 2022 Result: Early trends show BJP ahead in UP
The BJP was leading in over 250 seats in the initial rounds of counting of votes in Uttar Pradesh. Counting of votes for the 403 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh began on Thursday (March 10) morning with three-layer security in place and cameras installed at all counting centres.
'UP mein ka ba? UP mein Baba': BJP leaders celebrate as trends show party sweeping UP elections
Jubilant BJP workers play holi at party office in Lucknow & raise slogans of "UP mein ka ba? UP mein Baba", as official trends show the party sweeping Uttar Pradesh Elections.
Latest trends from five states
Uttar Pradesh: BJP - 227, SP - 98, BSP - 6, Congress- 5
Punjab: AAP - 76, Congress - 15, SAD+ - 8, BJP - 4
Uttarakhand: BJP - 36, Congress - 23, AAP - 0
Manipur: BJP - 14, Congress - 6, NPP - 3, NPF - 2
Goa: BJP - 18, Congress - 15, AAP - 1, TMC+ - 2
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters celebrate their party's lead during counting day of Punjab Assembly elections
Manipur CM Biren Singh leads by huge margin of 8,574 votes in Heingang
Manipur CM and BJP leader N Biren Singh leading by a huge margin of 8,574 votes against nearest Congress rival in Heingang; former CM and CLP leader O Ibobi Singh ahead by a margin of 472 votes against BJP's L Basanta Singh in Thoubal seat, according to poll trends.
BJP comfortably crosses the majority mark, now leads on 44; Congress leads on 22 as official trends for all 70 seats for Uttarakhand electionscome out.
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UP Dy CM leads from Sirathu seat by over 800 votes
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya leading from Sirathu seat by over 800 votes, according to poll trends.
BJP will sweet Goa elections, says party leader Vishwajit Rane
We will sweep this Goa election. People have rejected scamsters, outsiders. They have voted for a party that works for the people of Goa: BJP leader Vishwajit Rane "Party leadership will decide," he says, on being asked if Pramod Sawant will continue as the CM.
BJP closing in on half-way mark, CM Pramod Sawant now in lead
Goa Assembly Election Result 2022 Live: CM Pramod Sawant continues to trial in Sanquelim as Congress leads
Official trends for all 117 seats in Punjab - AAP leading in 89 seats, Congress in 12 seats and BJP leading in 5 seats
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan leading in UP's Rampur constituency by about 4,000 votes, according to poll trends.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant trails in Saquelim seat, Cong leader Dharmesh leads
CM Pramod Sawant continues to trail in Saquelim constituency, Congress leader Dharmesh Saglani leading from the seat BJP leading in 18 seats, Congress- 12, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak-5, Aam Aadmi Party-1, Independent-2 as per early EC trends
AAP's Jeevan Jyot Kaur leading, INC's Navjot Singh Sidhu and SAD's Bikram Majithia trailing, in Amritsar East Assembly constituency
Counting Day | Key takeaways so far
The BJP looks set to retain power in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, bucking the trend of changing governments over the past two decades in both states.
People have voted for change in Punjab: AAP leader Gopal Rai
We can witness positive trends in Punjab, and we hope the results will also be positive. I thank the people of Punjab for voting for change: Delhi minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai AAP has crossed the majority mark with an early lead in 88 Assembly constituencies in Punjab.
Shivpal Singh Yadav, who has been given a ticket by Samajwadi Party, trails from Jaswantnagar Assembly constituency, as per EC trends
How parties performed in 2022 vs 2017 in Punjab
The Aam Aadmi Party is expected to make a splash in the face-off against the Congress and the BJP's alliance with former Congressman Captain Amarinder Singh and the Shiromani Akali Dal. Farmer leaders may also make their mark following their recent success in getting the farm laws repealed.
UP elections | Bharatiya Janata Party's Aditi Singh leading in Rae Bareli Assembly constituency, as per EC
BJP leading in 13 seats at the end of round one of counting, Congress leading in 7, MGP in 2, AAP in 1, and Independents in 2, as per early trends
UP polls: SP's Akhilesh Yadav leads in Karhal Assembly seat
Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections | Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav leading in Karhal Assembly seat, BSP and BJP in second and third spots respectively, as per EC
APP will become Cong's replacement in Punjab, says Raghav Chadha as party takes massive lead in state
We're 'aam aadmi' but when 'Aam Aadmi' rises mightiest of thrones shake. Today's an important day in India's history, not only because AAP is winning one more state but because it has become a national force. AAP will become Congress' replacement: AAP’s Punjab co-in charge Raghav Chadha
Punjab Elections: Sidhu trails in Amritsar East Assembly constituency
Amritsar East Assembly constituency, Punjab | Navjot Singh Sidhu trailing at second place, SAD's Bikram Majithia at third place, in the second round of counting, as per Election Commission
Congress leader Altone D'costa leading, BJP's Chandrakant Kavlekar trailing, in Quepem constituency, as per EC
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AAP crosses majority mark in Punjab
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) crosses the majority number of 59 in Punjab, currently leading on 64 seats as counting for Punjab elections, as per EC.
Punjab Lok Congress leader and former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh trailing in Patiala Assembly constituency
Manipur: BJP leading in six seats, JD (U) in two, Congress in one and Independent candidates in two
Manipur Election Result 2022
Bharatiya Janata Party leading in Panaji Assembly constituency, as per EC
SBSP-SP candidate Omprakash Rajbhar trailing from Zahoorabad
Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party leader Omprakash Rajbhar, an ally of the Samajwadi Party, is trailing from the Zahoorabad constituency.
In early trends, BJP's Alka Singh leading in Sandila Assembly constituency, as per Election Commission
Uttar Pradesh Election Results 2022: Shivpal Yadav behind from Jaswant Nagar seat of Etawah
In early trends, Shiromani Akali Dal leads in Mukerian Assembly constituency in Punjab, as per the Election Commission
Election FAQs | In case of no majority, how is a state government be formed?
With election results for the State Assembly Elections for five states set to be announced, let us take a look at how a state government is formed when no party has a clear majority.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers prayers at Shree Govindajee Temple in Imphal, on verdict day for Assembly elections
Uttar Pradesh Election Results 2022: Baby Rani Maurya Leading in Agra Rural
Ex-Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya is leading from Agra Rural. She served as the Mayor of Agra from 1995 to 2000.
Counting of votes begin for Assembly elections in five states including Uttar Pradesh
The public has immense trust in PM Modi and CM Yogi; BJP will form govt with the majority in UP: BJP candidate
The public has immense trust in PM Modi and CM Yogi; BJP will form govt with the majority in UP. We will win more seats than the last time. BJP will win Sarojini Nagar seat by 1 lakh votes: Rajeshwar Singh, BJP candidate from Sarojini Nagar in Lucknow district
Counting of votes to begin at 8am for Manipur Election 2022, at Thoubal District Commissioner Office Complex
How parties performed in 2022 vs 2017 in Punjab
The Aam Aadmi Party is expected to make a splash in the face-off against the Congress and the BJP's alliance with former Congress man Captain Amarinder Singh and the Shiromani Akali Dal. Farmer leaders may also make their mark following their recent success in getting the farm laws repealed.
Why the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls are significant
After weeks of rigorous campaigning and zingy exchanges among political parties, results to Assembly polls in the Hindi heartland state of Uttar Pradesh will be declared on March 10. Incumbent CM Yogi Adityanath will look to help BJP’s lotus bloom again in the northern state, while his main rival Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav hopes to clinch back the CM seat.
AAP's Bhagwat Mann visits Gurudwara, says 'hopeful that people have voted for change'
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'Section 144 imposed in Varanasi Commissionerate area'
Counting agents of various parties are arriving at the counting centres. Postal ballots will be opened at 8 am, followed by counting of votes recorded in EVMs. The counting process is expected to be complete by the evening. Sec 144 imposed in Varanasi Commissionerate area: DM Varanasi
Assembly Election Results 2022: 10 things to know
Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Punjab are the states that went for the polls in seven phases. The results of the assembly elections for five states will be declared on March 10.
Goa set for counting of votes from 8 am; Visuals from Altinho, Panaji
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