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Shivraj rules out shifting to Centre, says my soul is in MP

Chouhan indicated that he would galvanise the party in the state for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.

14 Dec 2018 5:21 AM

After defeat, MP BJP leader loses her cool

Chitnis “undemocratic” behaviour has left political leaders cutting across party lines here shell-shocked.

14 Dec 2018 5:18 AM

A Congress supporter waves a flag at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday after the party’s win in the Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)

2019: Cong needs new ‘vision’ to take on BJP

To understand the test ahead there is first a need for a deep dive into the verdict from the states where the Congress wrested power.

14 Dec 2018 12:05 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi were ma short distance from each other at a function in Parliament on Thursday but did not speak. (Photo: PTI)

No words exchanged as PM, Rahul attend Parliament event after polls

The two leaders were in Parliament for a tribute organised for the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack.

13 Dec 2018 3:16 PM

The Congress president will first meet party observers A K Antony for Madhya Pradesh and K C Venugopal for Rajasthan before meeting those in the race. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Taking inputs from MLAs, party workers on CM candidates: Rahul Gandhi

'You will see CM soon. We are taking inputs from MLAs, party workers and others,' Gandhi said.

13 Dec 2018 11:22 AM

'After the Congress’ remarkable performance in the just-concluded Assembly polls, I am sure Rahul Bhai will hoist the tricolour at the Red Fort in near future,' Sidhu said. (Photo: File)

‘Rahul bhai’ will hoist tricolour at Red Fort in near future: Navjot Sidhu

Sidhu said that victories for Congress were possible because of passion that Rahul has been able to instill among party workers.

13 Dec 2018 10:50 AM

Hazare said there are already countless statues of Lord Ram in the world and what is needed is to imbibe his teachings. (Photo: File)

Political parties don't remember promises but people do: Anna Hazare

Hazare said the BJP had to face defeat in MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan assembly polls due to false assurances given by it to people.

13 Dec 2018 8:28 AM

In Anchalik Panchayat Member seats, BJP has won 23 seats while the Congress was trailing far behind by winning only eight seats so far.

Assam: BJP takes sizeable lead in panchayat polls

The Congress party, which was ruling majority of the panchayats was victorious in 455.

13 Dec 2018 2:25 AM

Congress Party workers celebrate the party victory in the states Assembly elections, at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

The electorate chose the lesser of two evils

Indira Gandhi had her greatest electoral triumph in 1971 because she was able to highlight the good she had done.

13 Dec 2018 1:00 AM

Expressing happiness over the polls outcome, the UPA chairperson said it was a 'Congress victory over the BJP's negative politics'. (Photo: File)

Assembly poll results: Sonia says Cong's victory over BJP's negative politics

Gandhi's reaction came after the Congress ousted BJP governments in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

12 Dec 2018 12:51 PM

'Congratulations to the Congress for their victories. Congratulations to KCR Garu for the thumping win in Telangana and to the Mizo National Front (MNF) for their impressive victory in Mizoram,' tweeted PM Modi (Photo: File)

Accepted poll outcome with humility: PM as Cong takes 3 BJP states

PM congratulated arch rival Congress, TRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and MNF for their victories in the Assembly polls.

12 Dec 2018 9:49 AM

Kushwaha, who has so far kept his cards close to his chest, is expected to side with the opposition alliance comprising the RJD and the Congress. (Photo: File)

'Jumlebaazi exposed': Kushwaha on BJP's defeat in Assembly polls

Kushwaha congratulated Congress president Rahul Gandhi for the victory in three states in Assembly polls.

12 Dec 2018 9:15 AM

''Democracy has won! Thank you India, you have chosen love over hate, peace over violence & truth over lies. This victory is yours,' read a tweet on the party's official Twitter handle. (Photo: PTi | File)

Congress takes to Twitter, thank people for choosing 'love over hate'

The Congress appeared set to wrest Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh from the BJP, which was trailing marginally in MP in a cliffhanger.

11 Dec 2018 7:05 PM

Congratulating the party president as well as UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi for the Congress' impressive show in states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, Singh said the party had clearly revived under the 'dynamic leadership' of Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File)

It's 'beginning of end' of Modi-led NDA government: Amarinder Singh

The Chief Minister said the Congress' performance showed that the party was on an upswing across the country.

11 Dec 2018 6:05 PM

Trends showed the Congress ahead in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan and locked in a tantalising, see-saw battle in Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: ANI | twitter)

BJP HQ in Delhi look deserted, Cong workers celebrate at theirs

BJP workers did not turn up at headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, even as celebrations broke out at Cong headquarters on Akbar Road.

11 Dec 2018 3:59 PM

'The results of assembly polls indicate that people are fed up with jumla (rhetoric).' Singh said the BJP should seek votes for the work it has done and not in the name of building Ram Temple in Ayodhya. (Photo: File)

Results of assembly polls indicate people fed up with rhetoric: AAP

'2019 will be BJP Mukt Bharat (BJP-free India),' senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said.

11 Dec 2018 3:38 PM

'This is a clear message and it is the time for us to introspect,' Raut told reporters in Parliament Complex. (Photo: PTI | File)

Results give clear message to BJP, it's time to introspect: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena spokesperson and party's Rajya Sabha lawmaker Sanjay Raut said the trends reflect that the BJP's victory chariot has been halted.

11 Dec 2018 2:03 PM

Talking to reporters outside Parliament, he also offered his congratulations to all the winning parties and candidates. (Photo: File)

Polls fought on state performance, not reflection on Modi govt: Rajnath

Singh pointed out Cong-led grand alliance was heading to 'huge defeat' in T'gana, where TRS appears set to retain to power.

11 Dec 2018 1:09 PM

The Trinamool Congress chief, who is currently in Delhi and holding meetings with opposition leaders, also said the trends indicated the outcome of the 2019 general elections. (photo: File)

'Semifinal' proves BJP is nowhere: Banerjee on poll results

Mamata Banerjee also said people were always the 'man of the match' in a democracy.

11 Dec 2018 12:59 PM

The group sat with photos of Rahul Gandhi, his mother and former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Vadra, Madhya Pradesh leader Kamal Nath and Rajasthan leader Sachin Pilot. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

As counting underway, Cong workers perform 'havan' outside Rahul's home

The group sat with photos of Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra, Kamal Nath and Sachin Pilot.

11 Dec 2018 9:55 AM

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