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4-1 for BJP, retains UP, U'khand, Goa, Manipur; 'Mann ki baat' in Punjab

The outcome of the Assembly polls held over February and March and seen as a barometer of people's mood also saw the Congress' epitaph written on the electoral battlefield

After landslide victory in Punjab, AAP set to gain in Rajya Sabha polls

With a landslide victory in Punjab under its belt, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appears set to make big inroads in Rajya Sabha.

AAP needs State Party status in 2 more states to become national party

The AAP has been working hard in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh preparing its ground for the polls.

Kerala BJP wants Vijayan to stop 'false propaganda' against Adityanath

Meanwhile, senior CPI(M) leader and General Education Minister V Sivankutty criticised the Congress for its poll debacle in the five states

People voted for BJP as PM ensured good governance, says Sonowal

People of the country support the BJP as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured good governance and provided a life of dignity to them, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said

Punjab election result LIVE: AAP wins 92 seats; Bhagwant Singh set to be CM

Punjab election result 2022 LIVE updates: Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday emerged victorious in the Punjab Assembly Elections 2022. Bhagwant Mann will be the chief minister.

BJP's vote share increases in four states, declines in Uttarakhand

The vote share of the Congress declined in all the states barring Uttarakhand

Support for BJP in 4 states stamp of approval for PM's schemes: Nadda

In Uttarakhand, since the state was formed, governments have changed in every election. But this time, the state has voted for a party to continue for the first time in the state's history, Nadda said

Assembly polls: BJP soars as space further shrinks for Congress, AAP rises

BJP's splendid performance in the four states ruled by it, sweeping away opposition parties with its governance model and PM Modi's popularity has made it the firm favourites for the 2024 elections

Assembly poll results put BJP on firm wicket for Presidential elections

The big victory for the BJP in UP has given PM Modi a free hand to decide on the successor to President Kovind, who will complete his tenure on July 24, 2022, political analysts said

Results of 5 states will have positive impact in Karnataka: Bommai

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said the election results in the five states will have a positive impact in Karnataka.

We accept people's mandate, will return with new strategy: Congress

After the defeat in assembly polls in five states, the Congress on Thursday said the election results are contrary to the party's expectations, but it accepts the people's mandate.

Top headlines: 4-1 for BJP at polls; Morgan Stanley lowers Sensex target

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Friday

BJP's victory proves people have accepted good governance model: Naqvi

The landslide victory of the BJP in UP and other states proves that the people have accepted the "Modi model of good governance", Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said

EC lifts ban on victory processions ahead of elections results in 5 states

The Election Commission on Thursday lifted the ban on victory processions during the counting of votes and declaration of results in the five states where elections were held recently.

Voters have responded to PM Modi's appeal to reject dynasty politics: BJP

As the trend showed the saffron party leading in four states, the BJP claimed that voters have hugely responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reject dynasty politics

Congress stages protest in Delhi as party trailing in all five states

Congress workers staged a protest alleging "tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)" outside the party office in Delhi as the party is trailing in all five poll-bound states

38.9% vote share for BJP in Uttar Pradesh, 40.3% for AAP in Punjab: EC

The BJP is showing an upper hand in Uttar Pradesh with around 38.9 per cent of total vote share as it leads in 48 seats and Samajwadi Party trails in 24 seats, as per the Election Commission website.

Early Trends: BJP leads in UP, Uttarakhand & Manipur; AAP in Punjab

As the counting of the votes began on Thursday morning, the Bharatiya Janata Party was seen leading in the early trends in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Manipur

Election Commission is ready for One Nation, One Election: Sushil Chandra

One Nation One Election is a good suggestion, but this will need a change in the Constitution and it is to be decided in parliament, said Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra