08:33 PM
"It is a day of zest and festivities and this enthusiasm is for India's democracy," PM Narendra Modi said, while addressing BJP workers at the party's headquarters following its win in four state polls, and described it as 'jeet ka chauka'. (PTI)
08:20 PM
State election results signal the "endgame" for the grand old party and the emergence of an alternative political narrative in the country, says former Congress leader Ashwani Kumar, who quit the party ahead of the Punjab Assembly polls.
08:06 PM
UP: Yogi Adityanath-led BJP wins 252 seats out of 403. Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi party secures only 114 seats.
08:04 PM
PUNJAB: AAP makes history in Punjab, sweeps 92 out of 117 seats.
07:36 PM
UTTARAKHAND: With the defeat of the incumbent Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami, a flurry of activity has begun to choose the next chief minister for the state.
07:35 PM
UTTARAKHAND: BJP gets a clear majority by winning 47 seats, Congress becomes the second largest party with 19 seats. BSP and independent candidates win 2 seats each.
07:31 PM
Congress concedes defeat in Goa. “I own the responsibility...we were not able to convince people not to split the votes,” says Goa State Congress chief Girish Chodankar.
06:58 PM
Everyone had their eyes on UP, given the vastness of the state. I am thankful to the people for making us win with majority...Under PM Modi's leadership, we will be forming govts in UP, Goa, Manipur, and Uttarakhand: CM Yogi Adityanath after winning Uttar Pradesh (ANI)
06:46 PM
People have buried the politics of caste and religion by ensuring the victory of BJP and its allies in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - says Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
06:42 PM
"Punjab is a state where the Congress was in power… the change in Punjab is not favorable to the BJP (either). The result gives a shock to the Congress," says NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
06:24 PM
“It is easy to digest failure, but the BJP should learn to digest success. (Only) some people can digest success,” Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut says, reacting to the BJP's performance (PTI)
06:17 PM
Holi arrives early for BJP in UP - Yogi Adityanath at BJP office; celebrates victory with colors
05:54 PM
Election results in BJP's favour will have positive effect on Karnataka Assembly poll: K'taka CM Bommai
05:53 PM
Punjab polls: Sukhbir Badal defeated from Jalalabad seat by AAP rival
04:22 PM
We've only lost election, not our courage: Cong leader Randeep Surjewala.
04:22 PM
Assembly poll results: Two current, five former CMs bite dust
03:52 PM
Humbly accept people’s verdict; will learn, keep working for interests of people of India: Rahul Gandhi on assembly poll results
03:39 PM
Mann to take oath in Khatkar Kalan; AAP govt's focus to be on schools, industry
03:22 PM
Such a big mandate scares us too, we won't break people's faith: Arvind Kejriwal on Punjab poll results.
03:21 PM
Amarinder accepts defeat in Assembly polls, congratulates AAP on victory
03:05 PM
Adityanath busts 'Noida jinx' after three decades
02:51 PM
Cong will form next govt in Goa with help of other parties; it's premature to say BJP has won: Sequeira
02:44 PM
BJP to stake claim today evening to form govt in Goa
02:44 PM
Adityanath leading from Gorakhpur seat by over 41,000 votes
02:43 PM
Ruling BJP set to secure 2nd consecutive poll win in U'khand, Dhami, Rawat trail
02:17 PM
No govt office will carry picture of CM, instead there will be pictures of Bhagat Singh & BR Ambedkar, says Bhagwant Mann at Dhuri.
02:02 PM
As AAP leads in 2 seats, Kejriwal says it's beginning of honest politics in Goa
02:00 PM
Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma wins from Pathankot seat
01:36 PM
As Congress trails in Assembly polls, party workers stage protest blaming EVMs
01:17 PM
”Many congratulations to the people of Punjab for this revolution,” tweets Kejriwal as AAP appears set for big win
01:04 PM
GOA: CM Pramod Sawant wins a nailbiter from Sanquelim; says will form government with support from independents and MGP
01:00 PM
GOA: Winner from Panaji, BJP's Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate says he is disappointed at the results; alleges party workers did not work for his cause.
12:54 PM
PUNJAB: "The voice of the people is the voice of God …. Humbly accept the mandate of the people of Punjab …. Congratulations to Aap !!!," tweets Navjot Singh Sidhu.
12:51 PM
UTTARAKHAND: Under the able leadership of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, we have delivered welfare policies to the people of Uttarakhand and achieved the expected results - Minister Pralhad Joshi in Dehradun
12:47 PM
GOA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant narrowly leads by 386 votes against Dharmesh Saglani (INC) in Sanquelim.
12:36 PM
UTTAR PRADESH: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath builds an unassailable lead in Gorakhpur (Urban) seat.
12:35 PM
Assembly Elections: EC withdraws ban on victory processions
12:34 PM
UTTAR PRADESH: People have rejected the "Dynastic Politics" and voted for "Development" - UP BJP President Swatantra Dev Singh
12:31 PM
UTTAR PRADESH: Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya trailing in Sirathu. SP's Dr Pallavi Patel inches closer to victory
12:28 PM
PUNJAB: Former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh (Punjab Lok Congress) handed a humiliating defeat in Patiala. AAP's Ajit Pal Singh Kohli registers massive victory.
12:21 PM
UTTARAKHAND: Congress leader Harish Rawat trails in Lalkuwa, his daughter Anupama Rawat(INC) leads in Hardwar Rural
12:18 PM
GOA: Utpal Parrikar accepts defeat, walks out from the counting station, says he has fought a good fight as an independent candidate, and thanks the people of Panaji.
12:16 PM
UTTAR PRADESH: SP's Azam Khan builds massive lead in Rampur.
12:12 PM
PUNJAB: Vote share of AAP at 42%, Congress bags only 23% votes counted till 12:05 PM
12:09 PM
GOA: CM Pramod Sawant wrests back lead in Sanquelim from INC's Dharmesh in closely fought Saglani seat.
12:04 PM
UTTAR PRADESH: Samajwadi Party says early trends "not authentic," asks party cadre to stay back in local election offices until counting ends. - media reports
12:00 PM
UTTARAKHAND: Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Harish Rawat trailing by more than 10,000 votes in Lalkuwa constitutency. BJP's Dr. Mohan Singh Bisht is certain to win.
11:55 AM
PUNJAB: "Kejriwal model of governance is a hope for people looking to do business or work honestly, today's result is a recognition for that:" - AAP's Manish Sisodia (media report)
11:50 AM
PUNJAB: Results of Pathankot declared; BJP candidate Aswani Kumar Sharma wins comfortably.
11:47 AM
GOA: BJP-turned-Congress leader Michael Lobo leads in Calangute Constituency
11:46 AM
PUNJAB: "This is a victory of the 'Aam Aadmi' (common man)," Manish Sisodia on AAP's sweep - reports ANI
11:43 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach BJP office in New Delhi; Expected to address media persons - Reports
11:42 AM
UTTARAKHAND: After an early scare, BJP breathes a sigh of relief as it leads in 44 seats, 8 more than the magic number 36 for a clear majority
11:37 AM
UTTAR PRADESH: BJP "Bulldozes" rivals. Party cadre celebrates fantastic results at Yogi's constituency Gorakhpur.
11:35 AM
PUNJAB: Gloomy atmosphere at Congress office. CM Charanjit Channi leaves for Raj Bhavan after the election setback.
11:33 AM
Assembly election setback: Angry Congress workers allege EVM tampering, protest in New Delhi.
11:31 AM
GOA: Fight for Panaji intensifies. Now, BJP's Atanasio Monserrate clinches lead from Utpal Parrikar.
11:29 AM
UP: Once strong, Congress and BSP lose sheen, lead only in 04 seats.
11:22 AM
UTTARAKHAND: BJP marches ahead. But, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami trailing by 900 votes from his rival Bhuwan Chandra Kapri (INC).
11:16 AM
GOA: BJP comfortably ahead despite exit polls predicting a hung house