17thLokSabhaElectionResults

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The Modi wave has not only swept through the Hindi heartland and Gujarat, as it was expected but also rippled through West Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra and Karnataka. (Photo: File)

Regional kingmaker hopefuls fall by the wayside

In this general election, some regional parties had hoped they would be kingmakers, but unfortunately have been discarded by the wayside.

23 May 2019 6:17 PM

As counting progressed, Gandhi established a lead of over three lakh votes, probably the biggest margin in the Lok Sabha elections in the State. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Rahul Gandhi heading for record-breaking victory margin in Wayanad LS

The Congress chief is lagging behind BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi, according to the Election Commission.

23 May 2019 4:32 PM

People rejected opposition's 'negative' politics: Yogi Adityanath

'The work done by Modiji for internal security, development of infrastructure and welfare of the people worked,' he said.

23 May 2019 4:12 PM

This happens in consonance with the surge of the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: ANI)

West Bengal bypolls: BJP ahead in four seats, TMC in three

8 assembly seast were up for bypolls where byelections were held following one death and seven resignations.

23 May 2019 4:04 PM

Shah said it was the relentless efforts of the party workers which strengthened the BJP at every booth of the country. (Photo: ANI twitter)

This is people's mandate against Opposition's propaganda: Amit Shah

In a series of tweets, Shah said this victory is a 'win of people's confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi'.

23 May 2019 3:58 PM

The saffron party did not give up their existing allies which helped BJP to retain its pan-India image. (Photo: File)

5 things that BJP did right since 2014

The five years of hard work of party volunteers, leaders has made it possible for the BJP to notch up this success.

23 May 2019 3:13 PM

If the coalition performs poorly and wins less than 10 seats, it faces a very real threat of collapse, say its leaders. (Photo: File)

India election results: BJP takes lead in K'taka, Congress-JD(S) stares at collapse

Among prominent candidates, Tejasvi Surya of BJP, is leading from Bangalore South constituency against Congress's B.K Hariprasad.

23 May 2019 2:46 PM

2019 Lok Sabha election results: 'Leading by how many votes', asks Sunny Leone

The joke was not lost on Leone, who joined the meme-fest with her own tongue-in-cheek remark.

23 May 2019 2:38 PM

'I will live up to the expectations of the people,' he promised. (Photo: File)

'Was expected, it is people's victory,' says Jaganmohan Reddy

'I sincerely thank the people who overwhelmingly voted for YSRC and blessed it,' Jaganmohan Reddy said.

23 May 2019 2:03 PM

It would be the first time in 48 years that an incumbent Prime Minister, heading a majority government, would be voted to power again with a majority. (Photo: File)

Creating history: Modi touches Indira milestone

PM Modi in a press conference expressed his confidence that his government would return to power will full majority.

23 May 2019 1:50 PM

However, what can be safely assumed now is that the Grand Old Party of India has actually done was to gnaw away at a large chunk of the Muslim votes from the SP-BSP kitty, thus helping the BJP surge ahead. (Photo: ANI | AP | PTI)

Uttar Pradesh: Congress sucks in Muslim votes, SP-BSP tie fails

Congress has maintained it aimed at strengthening its organisation and that the 2022 Assembly polls were its real target.

23 May 2019 1:28 PM

The Prime Minister is also expected to address party workers. (Photo: File)

BJP parliamentary board to meet, PM Modi's speech likely

The board is likely to pass a resolution to thank voters for their support and also hailing Modi's leadership.

23 May 2019 12:40 PM

Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Rajasthan (Photo: PTI)

Only marginal gains, but absolutely no luck for Congress this time

The trends show that the Congress, except in Punjab and Kerala, has lost the battle in other states.

23 May 2019 12:26 PM

Rahul Gandhi, his party's chief campaigner across India, was accused by the BJP of neglecting his own constituency, while Smriti Irani has been strongly campaigning in that constituency. (Photo: AP | File)

Amethi feels Rahul's neglect, chooses Smriti Irani

Rahul Gandhi is also contesting from Wayanad in Kerala, where he has been leading since morning.

23 May 2019 12:15 PM

Taking a leaf out of his father’s campaign, Jagan had launched a statewide 3,640 km long foot march over the last 14 months to take his fight against Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP to the people. (Photo: File)

Andhra: Special status and the march that propelled Jagan to power

YSR Congress is set to win the first full-fledged election in the state handsomely.

23 May 2019 12:10 PM

The BJP is looking to consolidate in over 15 seats in the 42-seat Lok Sabha quota. (Photo: PTI)

What happened in Bengal? Mamata cedes ground to new-entrant BJP

The Bengal elections were by far the most violent in the country, with clashes marring each phase.

23 May 2019 11:29 AM

BJP’s Manoj Tiwari led former Congress chief minister Sheila Dikshit from North East Delhi. (Photo: PTI | Representational )

BJP score 7-0 in Delhi again, blow away Congress, AAP

The BJP had won all 7 seats in 2014 too.

23 May 2019 11:01 AM

Manoj Tiwari, the chief of Delhi BJP unit, said that his party will come back to power with more than 350 seats, as counting of votes for 542 Lok Sabha seats began on Thursday. (Photo: File)

'Abki baar, 300 paar': Manoj Tiwari confident of BJP’s win in LS

The 48-year-old Bhojpuri film star and singer is eyeing to retain the seat where Congress party fielded heavyweight Sheila Dikshit.

23 May 2019 10:29 AM

Vadra also posted three photos alongside the message. (Photo: ANI)

With you all the way, no matter what: Robert Vadra to Rahul on LS result day

Vadra's post has two other photos, one each with his wife and brother-in-law.

23 May 2019 9:00 AM

DMK has stitched a formidable alliance with the Congress for the Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

'Rahul Gandhi will be our new Prime Minister,' says Stalin

Stalin was the first person in the UPA camp who proposed the name of Rahul as the prime ministerial candidate.

23 May 2019 8:27 AM

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