BJP DEFEAT
'We will defeat Narendra Modi and BJP in Gujarat', says Rahul Gandhi in Ahmedabad
Leader of Oppositions in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched an all-out attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing Congress workers in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, and said his party will defeat the BJP in the state in the n...
Will defeat Modi and BJP in Gujarat just like we defeated them in Ayodhya: Rahul Gandhi to Congress workers
Rahul Gandhi asserted today that Congress will defeat the ruling BJP in Gujarat, addressing party workers in Ahmedabad. He also highlighted the INDI alliance's role in countering the Ram Mandir movement in Ayodhya initiated by Lal Krishna Advani, criticizing the exclusion of locals from the temple inauguration. Gandhi's visit to Gujarat follows clashes between BJP and Congress supporters over his remarks, resulting in FIRs and the arrest of five Congress members.
Demoralised, aimless Opposition disrespecting constitutional values to hide its defeat: BJP
BJP criticizes opposition for walkout during PM Modi's speech, accusing them of avoiding truth. Opposition's uproar and lack of dialogue condemned by BJP members. PM Modi's speech highlights revolutionary decisions and progress under his leadership, setting a roadmap for the country's development.
Third Eye: From saints' "mythological" reasons for BJP's Ayodhya loss to Eknath Shinde's bell taunt backfiring
Recent political events have sparked intriguing discussions and initiatives. In Ayodhya, saints and sages have offered mystical and mythological explanations for the ruling party's unexpected defeat, with figures like Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya attributing the loss to divine and historical reasons. Meanwhile, All India Radio is launching a new series, "Akankshayein," to explore public expectations from the new government within its first 100 days. In Maharashtra, a campaign remark by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has backfired, as supporters of victorious Congress candidate Satej Patil mockingly question Shinde's taunt with bell-themed posters in Kolhapur.
2024 elections 'moral defeat' for Modi, 'morale booster' for Congress: Jairam Ramesh
Congress claims Lok Sabha polls mandate a moral, political, and personal defeat for PM Narendra Modi, efforts to justify pathetic electoral performance underway.
Criticism of Pandian unfortunate, he did excellent job, says Naveen Patnaik
"As an officer, he (Pandian) did an excellent job in different fields in the last 10 years, be it during two cyclones or the COVID-19 pandemic. After this good work, he retired from the bureaucracy and joined the BJD and contributed largely by doing an excellent work. He is a person of integrity and honesty and should be remembered for that," Patnaik said.
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"Pandian not my successor... people of Odisha will decide on this": Naveen Patnaik
Days after the results of the Odisha assembly polls, state outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader VK Pandian is not his "successor" and pointed out that the people of the state would decide on this.
New Odisha Chief Minister: Preparations for swearing-in ceremony in full swing
NDA leaders including Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, Minister Amit Shah, and others are likely to attend the event. After suffering a significant defeat in the State Assembly and Parliamentary elections, the 24-year tenure of BJD chief Naveen Patnaik as Chief Minister of Odisha concluded. He submitted his resignation to Odisha Governor Raghubar Das at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday last.
Fight breaks out in Thrissur DCC office over Muraleedharan's defeat in LS polls, case registered
BJP's Thrissur victory led to a conflict at Congress DCC office over K Muraleedharan's defeat, involving Jose Vallur, Sajeevan Kuriachira, and T N Prathapan.
SP to honour some defeated INDIA bloc candidates with 'sammansad' title: Akhilesh Yadav
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of administrative scams in the Lok Sabha elections on some seats in Uttar Pradesh. He announced to honor the defeated candidates of the INDIA bloc with the title of 'sammansad'. Yadav stated that the people in the Lok Sabha constituencies have given their full support and respect to the candidates of the INDIA bloc, considering them true representatives of the people. He congratulated all the newly-elected MPs of the INDIA bloc in UP and wished them to continuously move forward for the protection and security of the Constitution, democracy, and reservation by strengthening the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) family with the mission of public service and social justice.
Odisha's public created history by defeating Naveen Patnaik- led govt, says BJP's Pratap Singh Sarangi
JP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi expressed joy over BJP's significant victory in the 2024 Assembly and Lok Sabha Elections in Odisha. The win ended Naveen Patnaik's reign as Odisha CM as BJP won 78 Assembly seats out of 147, and secured 20 out of 21 Lok Sabha seats. Sarangi credited PM Modi for the victory, promising to prioritise manifesto issues once the government is established.
Naveen Patnaik seeks to boost morale of BJD leaders, assures them of leading from front
In a bid to uplift the spirits of the defeated party leaders, BJD president Naveen Patnaik reassured them of his unwavering leadership during a meeting held at his residence, Naveen Niwas, in Bhubaneswar. Despite losing power in Odisha after 24 years and failing to secure a majority in the state assembly as well as any Lok Sabha seats, Patnaik expressed his commitment to guiding the party forward.
After poll debacle, ex-CM Panneerselvam calls for unity, but AIADMK rejects his call
Former AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam renewed his call for AIADMK factions to reunite after his defeat in the Lok Sabha election from Ramanathapuram, despite AIADMK's failure to win any seats in Tamil Nadu.
Lok Sabha poll results show BJP can be defeated: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray expressed confidence in defeating the BJP after Lok Sabha election results were announced.
'Relationships with sisters end only with death': Smriti Irani's first reaction after shocking Amethi defeat against KL Sharma
Smriti Irani gave her first media briefing after her defeat in Amethi to Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma. She gracefully accepted the loss and thanked her supporters for their dedication and hard work. When asked about her future plans, she remarked, "Bhenon se rishta tab tootata hai, jab arthee uthatee hai" (relationships with sisters end only with death).
Party presidents suffer defeat in Odisha assembly polls
Naveen Patnaik, Manmohan Samal, BJD, and Congress faced defeats in the Odisha assembly elections, with significant losses in key constituencies like Kantabanji and Nuapada.
The BJP has breached these citadels for future gains
Lok Sabha Election Results: The BJP faced a potential defeat in Uttar Pradesh but achieved some significant victories. Notably, the party established dominance in Odisha, made inroads in Kerala with strategic outreach, struggled in Tamil Nadu despite increased vote share, and saw a major vote share surge in Punjab despite facing protests.
BJP wins 240 seats, Congress 99: EC declares results for all Lok Sabha constituencies
According to the final results, declared early on June 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to form the government for a third consecutive term with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) getting a majority in the Lok Sabha, notwithstanding crushing losses in three Hindi heartland states after a bitterly fought election that was projected as a referendum on his popularity.
Lok Sabha Election Results: Smriti Irani to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union ministers who lost
One of the biggest shocks and high profile defeats from Uttar Pradesh came from Smriti Irani's Amethi where the Union Minister lost to Congress' Kishori Lal Sharma by a margin of 1,67,196 votes. In 2019, Irani famously defeated Rahul Gandhi in this very seat by a huge margin but failed to retain her power five years later when Congress changed its strategy and fielded Sharma, a seasoned leader in the constituency, against the minster of women and child development.
Lok Sabha Elections: Anupam Kher mourns BJP’s failure in UP with cryptic note
One of the most surprising outcomes of this year's elections was the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) significant loss in Uttar Pradesh, a region traditionally seen as its stronghold. Despite the BJP ultimately securing victory and preparing to form a government with the NDA (National Democratic Alliance), they conceded several crucial constituencies.
BJP loses from Faizabad, the land of Ram Temple
BJP faced a surprising defeat in Faizabad, home to Ayodhya. SP's Awadhesh Prasad won over BJP's Lallu Singh by 54,500 votes amidst concerns of unemployment and price rise overshadowing temple inauguration.
Boost to Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge as son-in-law wins on home turf of Gulbarga
Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge's son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani won in Gulbarga, defeating BJP MP Umesh Jadhav by 27,205 votes in the Lok Sabha elections.
Election Results 2024: KL Sharma to Yusuf Pathan, meet the giant slayers of the Lok Sabha Election
Election Results 2024: The 2024 election results are showing significant shifts in Indian politics. The BJP faces unexpected challenges from the Congress-led Opposition India bloc. In Amethi, Congress candidate KL Sharma leads against BJP's Smriti Irani. Engineer Rashid, despite being incarcerated, wins over Omar Abdullah in Baramulla. Mian Altaf Ahmad secures a lead in Anantnag-Rajouri, pushing Mehbooba Mufti behind. Santosh Pandey of BJP maintains a strong lead in Rajnandgaon against Congress' Bhupesh Baghel. Political newcomer Yusuf Pathan is set to defeat Congress veteran Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Baharampur. Maneka Gandhi trails behind SP's Rambhual Nishad in Sultanpur.
Lok Sabha polls: Chautala clan bites dust in Haryana
Members of the influential Chautala family from Haryana face defeats in the polls, with Naveen Jindal leading in Kurukshetra and Abhay Chautala trailing third.
ET Online election results poll: Markets bleed as counting trends show no sign of Modi magic
With investors likely taking a risk-averse stance following result-related uncertainty, Sensex opened over 1,600 points lower today, dragged by heavyweights, leaving investors licking their wounds after losing Rs 9 lakh crore in just 15 minutes. And things got positively worse as the day progressed.
Election trends show moral defeat for Modi: Congress
Exit polls on Saturday indicated that Prime Minister Modi is likely to secure a third consecutive term in office. The predictions suggest that the BJP-led NDA is set to achieve a substantial majority in the Lok Sabha elections. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took to X to criticize the exit polls. "The exit polls have been completely exposed for what they were -- 'a total sham,'" he stated.
Arunachal edu minister''s defeat to NCP greenhorn surprises BJP
BJP faced a setback as Arunachal Pradesh education minister and Yachuli MLA Taba Tedir lost to NCP nominee Toko Tatung in a close contest.
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