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Election Result updates: Rahul Gandhi says he's happy to congratulate Mamata
2021 Election Results Live Updates: After a high-octane election campaign in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the union territory of Puducherry, counting of votes has begun. Results for all four states and the UT are expected to pour in from 5pm.
As counting of votes is nearing close in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and union territory (UT) Puducherry, the predictions of the exit polls have mostly come true with Assam and Puducherry remaining with the BJP alliance, Kerala with the LDF, Tamil Nadu with the DMK and West Bengal with the Trinamool Congress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the winning party chiefs and thanked voters....Read More
The counting of votes is being conducted amid tight security in view of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and the results are expected to start rolling out after 5pm.
The high-octane election campaign in these states was followed by voting that was spread out over a month. West Bengal voted in eight phases, starting March 27 and ending on April 29, while Assam voted in three. Elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry were held in a single phase on April 6.
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BJP in West Bengal is contesting to wrestle the power out of the hands of three-time chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Assam is seeing a contest between the ruling BJP and a grand alliance of eight opposition parties including Congress, the AIUDF and the Bodoland People’s Front.
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In Tamil Nadu, the incumbent All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has gone up against MK Stalin's Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) while the battle for Kerala prominently features LDF and the Congress-led UDF.
The alliance of All India NR Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is up against the Congress-led alliance in Puducherry.
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Suvendu Adhikari wins Nandigram against Mamata, according to EC official data
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari wins Nandigram constituency against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, as per Election Commission of India.
Amit Shah congratulates Mamata, Pinarayi Vijayan and Stalin
Happy to congratulate: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he is happy to congratulate Mamata and the people of West Bengal for soundly defeating the BJP.
Trinamool asks for a recount in Nandigram seat
3-member Trinamool delegation is meeting Chief Electoral Officer at EC Office in Kolkata asking for a recount in Nandigram and certain other serious issues
Suvendu Adhikari thanks voters
BJP's presence significantly increased: PM Modi's message for Bengal
"I would like to thank my sisters and brothers of West Bengal who have blessed our party. From a negligible presence earlier, BJP’s presence has significantly increased. BJP will keep serving the people. I applaud each and every Karyakarta for their spirited effort in the polls."
PM Modi's message for Kerala
"Gratitude to the people of Kerala who supported our Party in these elections. I appreciate the efforts of our industrious Party Karyakartas, who will continue serving the people of the state and strengthen the party at the grassroots level," PM Modi wrote.
PM Modi's message for Tamil Nadu
"I would like to thank the people of Tamil Nadu who supported NDA. I assure the people of Tamil Nadu that we will keep working towards the state’s welfare and to further popularise the glorious Tamil culture. I applaud our Karyakartas for their hard work," PM Modi tweeted.
Udhaynidhi Stalin hands over a brick with AIIMS written on it to Stalin to celebrate their win
Nirmala Sitharaman shares tweet claiming attack on BJP office in West Bengal
Rahul Gandhi congratulates MK Stalin
Accept the verdict with humility, says Congress
"People's mandate is the final word in democracy. People of West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have given their democratic mandate for next five years. We accept the verdict with humility and a sense of responsibility. We recognise that the election results are not as per our expectations, particularly those of Assam and Kerala," Randeep Surjewala said.
Historic win but not a time to celebrate, says Pinarayi Vijayan
"It is a historic win. We are indebted to people. This victory will empower us to take more people friendly measures," Vijayan says.
Shashi Tharoor congratulates Mamata
Mamata's 1st message after victory
I would like to thank everyone. I request all to not take out victory processions. I urge everyone to go back to their homes now. I will address the media after 6pm, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said.
'Mamata Banerjee has sent out a clear message...': Sanjay Raut
"Mamata Banerjee has sent out a clear message -- that Modi Ji and Amit Shah Ji are not invincible. They can also be defeated," Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to address press conference at 5.30pm
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to address press conference at 5.30pm as LDF marches towards victory in assembly elections
Rajnath Singh congratulates Mamata Banerjee
Union defence minister Rajnath Singh conveyed his best wishes to Mamata Banerjee as counting of votes was underway in West Bengal assembly elections. TMC is leading in 206 seats. "Congratulations to the Chief Minister of West Bengal, @MamataOfficial Didi on her party’s victory in West Bengal assembly elections. My best wishes to her for her next tenure," he tweeted.
Results in for 8 Puducherry constituencies; AINRC wins 4, BJP 3, DMK 1
Results have been declared by the ECI for eight Puducherry constituencies. The AINRC has won in four seats, the BJP in three and the DMK in 1.
Metro Man defeated in Kerala's Palakkad constituency
The Metro Man, E Sreedharan, was defeated in Palakkad constituency. Congress sitting legislator Shafi Parambil retained the seat.
CPI(M) has won 1 seat in Kerala, and is leading in 56
In Kerala assembly elections, the CPI(M) has won 1 seat and is ahead in 56 out of the total 140 seats. The LDF alliance is leading in 86 seats.
'Avoid victory celebrations': DMK chief MK Stalin tells party workers
As his party leads in 139 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin has asked DMK workers to avoid victory celebrations in view of Covid-19 pandemic.
Mamata ahead of Adhikari by around 3,200 votes in Nandigram
At 3 pm, Mamata Banerjee was ahead of Suvendu Adhikari by around 3,200 votes in Nandigram. The TMC candidates were ahead in most of the seats in South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly and Kolkata regions.
Puducherry: All India NR Congress wins 4 seats, BJP secures 2, DMK gets 1
Results for 7 seats out in Puducherry: All India NR Congress has won 4 seats, the BJP has won two and the DMK has secured one seat.
Server slowed down due to heavy load, not counting: ECI
The Election Commission of India told ANI that due to heavy load, the server has slowed down but counting has not. "Counting is continuing in the constituencies without any let-up," ECI said.
