Election Result 2022: BJP scores 4-1 in assembly polls, AAP sweeps Punjab

The confirmed its return to power in Uttarakhand, with the party bagging 47 seats in the 70-member assembly. It is followed by Congress which won 18 seats and is leading in one, independent candidates won two and Bahujan Samaj Party got one.  

As Goa BJP is all set to form the government in the state, Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that the chief minister candidate would be decided only after BJP parliamentary committee's meeting.

Nearly eight lakh voters, who exercised their franchise in the five states which went to assembly polls, used the 'none of the above' or NOTA option, according to data available on the EC website. 

BJP emerged as the single-largest party, winning 32 seats, followed by National People's Party (seven), Janata Dal (United) (six), Congress and Naga Peoples Front got five each, independent candidates got three seats and Kuki People’s Alliance got two. 

The BJP has so far won 45 Assembly seats in Uttarakhand and leads in two more, while the Congress has emerged victorious in 17 seats and leads in two more. The BSP has one a seat and leads in one more, while Independent candidates have bagged two seats.

In Ponda Assembly Constituency, a recount of votes was asked by the MGP candidate. Application for a recount from Valanka Alemao and Mohammad from Navelim constituency, and application of D’silva Savio from Velim was rejected as the applications were not as per ECI guidelines, said the Goa CEO office.

BJP's Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, daughter of former Uttarakhand CM BC Khanduri, wins Kotdwar seat by a margin of 3,687 votes against Congress' Surendra Singh Negi.

The AAP has won 92 seats, followed by Congress (18), Shiromani Akali Dal (three), Bharatiya Janata Party (two), and Bahujan Samaj Party and independent candidate one each.

BJP won 20 seats, followed by Congress (11), Aam Aadmi Party and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak two each, Goa Forward Party and Revolutionary Goans Party one each and Independent (three).

“I would also say today that after the 2019 election results, some political experts had said that the 2017 results decided the 2019 results. I believe this time also he will say that the results of 2022 have decided the results of 2024,” said Modi. 

“BJP has scripted new history in Uttarakhand. For the first time, a party has come for a second consecutive term in the state,” said the PM. 

The PM said that exit polls have been proven wrong in Goa and vote shares of BJP have increased in UP, Goa and Manipur. 

“The vote shares of BJP increased in UP, Goa and Manipur. The exit polls have been proved wrong in Goa, and the BJP is set to form a government for three consecutive terms,” he said. 

Addressing BJP workers after his party's landslide victory in four states, PM Modi thanked all voters and stated that this is the first time a CM will be elected for a second term in UP. 

“We had said before that Holi will start from March 10. It's a 'victory 4' by our NDA workers. I thank all voters for participating in this festival of democracy and ensuring BJP this victory. For the first time, a CM will be elected for a second term,” said Modi. 

BJP national president J P Nadda on Thursday said that the results of assembly elections are a stamp of approval on the party's policies and go on to show how much people trust Narendra Modi ji's leadership.

“I would like to thank respected PM for his leadership. Results have many firsts, and give some pointers regarding nation's politics. UP has once again shown confidence in BJP after 2014, 2017 and 2019, and now for the fourth straight time,” he said. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at BJP headquarters in Delhi after his party emerged victorious in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.

"The vote of the people is paramount in a democracy. Our workers and leaders worked hard, formed the organization, fought on the issues of the people. But, we were not able to convert our hard work into votes," said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in a tweet.

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said that the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and three independent MLAs have given a letter of support to his party.

"We have won 20 seats. MGP has also given us a letter of support. Three independent MLAs have also supported us. So now we are 20+3+2 =25. There is a possibility that more candidates will join us. So we are forming the government," said Fadnavis.

The BJP is leading in 30 seats of the 60-seat assembly in Manipur. The trends suggest BJP is set to be the largest party in the state. The Congress is leading in six seats, while NPP and JD(U) are leading in seven seats each.

Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade has stated that three independent MLAs gave their letter of support to the party. "So, we will form the government with full majority."

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has lost from Khatima Assembly constituency by a margin of 6,579 votes, as per official EC trends.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address BJP workers from the party headquarter in Delhi at around 7 pm on Thursday, reported news agency ANI, quoting sources.

In Manipur, BJP has won 20 seats and taken a lead in 11 more, with incumbent CM N Biren Singh winning from Heingang.

Union home minister and BJP leader Amit Shah took to Twitter on Thursday to congratulate chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa, and thank voters for reposing their faith in the BJP.

Upset with results and rapid decline of Congress in the Assembly elections in five states, the so-called G-23 leaders will convene meet in the next 48 hours, reported news agency ANI, quoting a senior leader.

BJP poised to retain Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand with a thumping majority and set to form governments again in Goa and Manipur, 'laddoos' are being prepared for distribution among people by elated party workers and supporters in Mumbai.

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday reiterated that his party will take independents and regional parties along to form the next government in Goa.

In UP, the BJP has been declared winner in 23 seats. The ruling party is also leading on another 231. BJP's allies – Apna Dal (Soneylal) and Nishad party – are leading on 12 and 7 seats, respectively. 

On the other hand, the Samajwadi Party is leading on 113 seats and its allies - and SBSP – on 7 and 5 seats.

Amid ongoing counting of votes, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Thursday said that he cannot predict whether Pramod Sawant will become the next chief minister of the coastal state and called it a "sensitive question".

The landslide victory of the BJP in assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh and other states proves that the people have accepted the "Modi model of good governance", Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Thursday.

As the BJP has won eight seats and is leading on 12 seats in the 40-member assembly in Goa, BJP leader and Goa election in-charge Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that Goans have shown faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Union Minister Rajnath Singh's son Pankaj Singh has taken a significant lead of more than 1.31 lakh votes ahead of his nearest rival – SP's Sunil Choudhary – on the Noida assembly seat in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant says, “It was very challenging for me as I was campaigning state-wise but couldn't reach my own constituency. My workers campaigned for me. I've won with low margins but we (BJP) have won with a majority. It's a big deal.20 seats confirmed,3 confirmed their support.”

With the AAP inching towards a landslide victory in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday said his party accepts the mandate given by the people with humility.

Sukhbir also congratulated the Aam Aadmi Party.

Punjab assembly election results: Bikram Singh Majithia of Shiromani Akali Dal has lost the Amritsar East seat by a margin of 14,408 votes.

“We will fulfill the dream of Baba Bhimrao Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Now people have got an alternative in politics and the people of Punjab have given an opportunity to that alternative,” AAP leader and Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia said.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, "Big names like Sidhu, Majithia, Captain Amarinder have lost. The people of Punjab have done wonders."

Congress party has lost badly in these elections. We didn't get the expected results. In Punjab people got another option and elected AAP. BJP's win is a victory of their election management too: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on assembly election results

Trends show the BJP crossing the majority mark in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The BJP is also leading in Goa and Manipur.

Meanwhile, in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party has crossed the majority mark, taking a lead in 91 of the 117 assembly seats. Read more

The Bharatiya Janata Party has claimed the support of three independent candidates who are leading in their respective seats, according to trends emerging from the counting. Read more

Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal along with Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain offers prayers at Hanuman Temple in Delhi, as AAP sweeps Punjab elections.

Celebrations at the residence of Manipur CM N Biren Singh in Imphal as BJP leads in the state as per official EC trends. CM N Biren Singh leading in Heingang by 18,271 votes.

BJP candidate from Nighasan, where the Lakhimpur Kheri violence had taken place in October, is leading in the elections, counting of 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. The BJP was leading in all the eight Assembly seats in Lakhimpur Kheri district with the SP appearing in contention only in Kasta, where the margin was less than 2,000 votes.

Capt Amarinder Singh says "I accept the verdict of the people with all humility. Punjabis have shown true spirit of Punjabiyat by rising and voting above sectarian and caste lines."

“AAP wins two seats in Goa. Congratulations and best wishes to Capt Venzy and Er Cruz. Its the beginning of honest politics in Goa,” tweeted Delhi CM Kejriwal

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav maintained a comfortable lead from the Karhal constituency, according to the latest poll trends. Yadav had secured 48,379 votes so far while his nearest rival Union Minister SP Singh Baghel got 19,243 votes, according to the Election Commission.

Sweets (Laddoos) being prepared for distribution among people by elated BJP workers and supporters in Mumbai after the party recorded a thumping victory in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.

We already knew our govt will form; we have worked for every developmental aspect, which is why the public trust us... nothing can come in front of a bulldozer, as it can finish everything within a minute, be it cycle or anything else, said BJP MP Hema Malini, ANI tweeted.