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PremiumNEW DELHI :Sweeping the Lok Sabha elections, the Narendra Modi-led BJP crossed the 300 mark as counting for votes for 542 Lok Sabha seats neared its end on Friday. The massive exercise began Thursday morning with early trends establishing the BJP's conclusive lead, making it evident that Modi's message, packaging muscular nationalism, security and Hindu pride, had worked wonders.
With the BJP riding a Modi wave that took it past its 2014 tally of 282, the opposition was left way behind with the Congress winning only 52 seats, two less than it needs for a Leader of Opposition post in the lower house and marginally more than the 44 it got in the last general elections.
In a rousing speech at the party headquarters here to celebrate the BJP's spectacular victory, Modi told cheering supporters that the election has thrown up a mandate to build a new India.
"People are chanting Modi, Modi. But this is not a victory of Modi, it is the victory of people who are desperate for honesty in the system," Modi said.
I will not do anything with bad intentions, I will not do anything for myself.The spirit of our democracy and constitution gives us the responsibility to run country by taking everyone along, says PM Modi.
We have to look ahead and take everybody along including our rivals: PM Modi
There will be only two castes in the country -- the poor and those contributing to alleviate poverty, says PM Modi.
This was the first election where price rise and corruption were not issues: PM Modi
No political party dared to wear a mask of secularism to mislead people in this election, says Modi.
We won't leave our humility , culture and values: PM Modi
People have vindicated my view that this election was fought by them and not by parties: PM Modi.
We had gone to people seeking mandate to build a new India. People have given us their blessings for it, says PM Modi
Since the country got independence, so many elections took place, but the maximum voting took place in this election, & that too in 40-42 degree temperature, says PM Narendra Modi
2019 election is the biggest event in India's democratic history : PM Modi
It is victory of people, it is a victory of PM Modi's Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas (with all, development for all) policy: Shah.
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Politics of casteism, dynasty and appeasement politics has been buried in this massive mandate to BJP: Shah.
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58 results have been declared of which 37 have gone to BJP, 10 to Congress, 2 to TRS, 1 each: DMK, JKNC, NCP, LJSP, BSP, Shiv Sena, JD(S). Of the remaining 484 seats, BJP leading in 272, Congress in 40, AITC in 23, DMK in 22, Shiv Sena in 17, YSRC in 22 seats.
According to latest EC data, BJP tally is 302 (42 wins + 260 leads)
"People of Kashi are remarkable! When I had gone to Kashi to file my nomination papers, they confidently said that they would manage the entire campaign without me having to come back even once…and manage they did! I bow to the citizens of Kashi. Looking forward to serving them," PM Modi tweeted
BJP - 30, Congress - 10, TRS - 2, DMK, JKNC, NCP, LJSP, BSP, JD (S) - 2. Of the remaining 493 seats, BJP is leading in 272, INC in 40, AITC in 23, DMK in 22, Shiv Sena in 18, YSRC in 22, BJD in 12, JD(U) in 16 and BSP in 10.
In Assam, BJP is leading in nine seats while the Congress is ahead in three and the AIUDF and an Independent candidate in one each of the 14 parliamentary constituencies in the state.
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah won the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat by a margin of over 70,000 votes.
BJP is leading in all 26 Lok Sabha seats of Gujarat and a 25-0 victory in Rajasthan.
"It is the people's decision and we fully respect it. We congratulate the BJP workers, leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Priyanka Gandhi said.
Randeep Singh Surjewala said reports of Rahul Gandhi offering resignation are incorrect. When asked on fixing responsibility for loss, Rahul Gandhi said, "This is between my party and I. Between me and the Congress CWC."
34 results been declared of which 22 have gone to BJP, 7 to Congress ,1 each to DMK, JKNC, NCP, TRS & JD(S). Of the remaining 508 seats, BJP leading in 282, Congress in 43, Trinamool Congress in 23, DMK in 22, Shiv Sena in 19, YSRC in 22, BJD in 12, JD(U) in 16 and BSP in 10.
"The people of India became Chowkidars and rendered great service to the nation. Chowkidar has become a powerful symbol to safeguard India from the evils of casteism, communalism, corruption and cronyism," Modi tweeted.
"Now, the time has come to take the Chowkidar Spirit to the next level. Keep this spirit alive at every moment and continue working for India’s progress. The word ‘Chowkidar’ goes from my Twitter name but it remains an integral part of me. Urging you all to do the same too!," PM Modi tweeted.
BJP candidate, Bandi Sanjay Kumar has won from Karimnagar, Telangana.
Congress candidate Uttam Kumar Reddy Nalamada has won from Nalgonda, Telangana.
Congress candidate V K Sreekandan has won from Palakkad, Kerala.
Congress candidate Ramya Haridas has won from Alathur, Kerala.
"Respected dear @narendramodi ji hearty congratulations. You made it!!! God bless," Rajinikanth tweeted.
Congress candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu has won from Ludhiana, Punjab.
Congress candidate Preneet Kaur has won from Patiala, Punjab.
"I respect the mandate of the people of Amethi," Rahul Gandhi said.
I fully respect the mandate of Indians that Narendra Modi is going to be the prime minister: Rahul Gandhi
Congratulating BJP, Rahul Gandhi said he has to accept that Modi ji and the BJP has won the election.
The Left Front is now leading in only 5 seats. The CPI(M) is leading in three seats in Tamil Nadu while the CPI is ahead in two seats of Kerala. 2019 could be Left's worst poll performance since 1952.
In Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana, the BJP has won over 50% votes
16 results have been declared of which 14 have gone to BJP and 1 each to Congress and JD (Secular). Of the remaining 526 constituencies, BJP is leading in 288, INC in 50, AITC in 23, DMK in 23, Shiv Sena in 18, YSRC in 23, BJD in 13, JD(U) in 16 and BSP in 11 constituencies.
BJP candidate Anantkumar Hegde has won from Uttara Kannada.
BJP candidate Pralhad Joshi has won from Dharwad, Karnataka.
Maharashtra Congress Committee president Ashok Chavan is trailing from Nanded by 32,410 votes.
"Aspirational India does not accept Royalties, Dynasties and caste based parties," Arun Jaitley said.
BJP candidate, Udasi. S.C. has won from Haveri, Karnataka.
BJP candidate, Karadi Sanganna Amarappa has won from Koppal, Karnataka.
BJP candidate, Jigajinagi Ramesh Chandappa has won from Bijapur, Karnataka.
BJP is leading in 24 seats of Karnataka
BJP has repeated the near improbable feat of repeating its landslide victory in north and west India with its vote share jumping over 50% in many states, as the party appeared set to surpass its 2014 total of 282 Lok Sabha seats in this general election.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netayahu hailed Modi’s “impressive victory" and pledged to strengthen their "great friendship" as well as bilateral ties. "Greetings from the depth of my heart dear friend on your impressive victory in the elections," Netanyahu said on Twitter
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