BJP wins 20 seats, Congress 6 in UttarakhandOfficial EC trends for Uttarakhand Elections | BJP wins 20 & leads on 27, Congress wins 6 & leads on 13, BSP wins 1 & leads on another, Independent lead on 2. BJP wins 10 seats, Congress wins 6 in North GoaOut of 19 seats in North Goa, 10 seats have been won by candidates of BJP, 6 seats have been won by Indian National Congress and one each by MGP, Revolutionary Goans Party, and an Independent candidate: Ajit Roy, North Goa collectorGoa counting: Congress leads in 12 seats, BJP in 20Manipur counting: Congress leads in 6 seats, BJP in 27Uttarakhand counting: Congress leads in 18 seats, BJP in 48Punjab counting: Congress leads in 18 seats, AAP in 92UP counting: BJP leads in 262 seats, SP in 135Former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh of Congress defeats nearest BJP rival L Basanta Singh by 2,543 votes in Thoubal seatPTI reported that former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh of Congress defeated the nearest BJP rival L Basanta Singh by 2,543 votes in Thoubal seat.Goa counting: Congress leads in 12 seats, BJP in 20Manipur counting: Congress leads in 6 seats, BJP in 27Uttarakhand counting: Congress leads in 18 seats, BJP in 48 Punjab counting: Congress leads in 18 seats, AAP in 92UP counting: BJP leads in 261 seats, SP in 137We accept the verdict of the people of Goa: ChidambaramNews agency ANI quoted Congress leader P Chidambaram as saying, “We accept the verdict of the people of Goa. Our candidates fought bravely, despite several obstacles… People have voted BJP to power and we accept that. In several constituencies, we lost with very small margins.”Akhilesh Yadav wins from KarhalSonia Gandhi to convene Congress Working Committee meeting soon to introspect the resultsAccording to ANI, Congress leader RS Surjewala stated that Sonia Gandhi has decided to convene Congress Working Committee meeting soon to introspect the results of the assembly elections.Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath wins from Gorakhpur seatI take responsibility for party’s defeat: Congress leader Harish RawatANI quoted Congress leader Harish Rawat as saying, “Our efforts were a little less to win over the public of Uttarakhand. We were sure that people will vote for a change, there must’ve been a shortage in our efforts, I accept it & take responsibility for the defeat.”Congress’ Michael Lobo wins from Calangute seat ANI reported that Congress’ Michael Vincent Lobo has won from Calangute seat & his wife Delilah Michael Lobo is leading from the Siolim Assembly constituency. “Humbly accept the people’s verdict,” says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “Humbly accept the people’s verdict,” after the party lost all five states in the Assembly elections.UP counting: BJP leads in 265 seats, SP in 131UP counting: BJP leads in 264 seats, SP in 132Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami loses from Khatima seatPushkar Singh Dhami, CM of Uttarakhand, loses from Khatima seat.Akhilesh Yadav fought better than before: Sharad PawarNews agency ANI quoted NCP chief Sharad Pawar as saying, “SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is not at fault, he contested on his own. He shouldn’t think about the polling results as he has higher stature in this country. He has fought better than before.”UP counting: BJP leads in 258 seats, SP in 138Bhagwant Mann wins with a margin of 58,206 votes.ANI reported that AAP CM candidate from Dhuri, Bhagwant Mann wins with a margin of 58,206 votes.Manipur CM N Biren Singh defeats nearest Congress rival by 18,271 votes in Heingang seatPTI reported that Manipur CM N Biren Singh defeated the nearest Congress rival by 18,271 votes in Heingang seat.Navjot Singh Sidhu loses from Amritsar East by a margin of 6,750 votesANI reported that Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu lost from Amritsar East by a margin of 6,750 votes.UP counting: BJP leads in 260 seats, SP in 136Punjab counting: Congress leads in 17 seats, AAP in 92Independent candidates from Cortalim and Curtorim extend support to BJPANI reported that independent candidate from Cortalim, Manuel Vaz and from Curtorim, Alexio Reginaldo have extended support to BJP.Channi, Sidhu lose from their seats in PunjabNDTV reported that Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi lost from both the seats he contested from. Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu lost from the Amritsar East seat.UP counting: BJP leads in 259 seats, SP in 139UP counting: BJP leads in 262 seats, SP in 136UP counting: BJP leads in 267 seats, SP in 130BJP workers in Mumbai prepare sweets to distribute among peopleANI reported that BJP workers and supporters are preparing sweets for distribution among people in Mumbai after the party recorded a thumping victory in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa & Manipur.Independent candidate in Goa declares support to Bharatiya Janata PartyANI reported that Dr Chandrakant Shetye, an independent candidate from the Bicholim constituency in Goa, has declared support to the Bharatiya Janata Party.Uttarakhand counting: Congress leads in 20 seats, BJP in 46Punjab counting: Congress leads in 16 seats, AAP leads in 91UP counting: BJP leads in 262 seats, SP in 134Will take independent candidates and form govt in Goa: Pramod SawantNews agency ANI quoted Goa CM Pramod Sawant as saying, “BJP will form the government in Goa. We will take MGP and independent candidates with us.”Goa counting: Congress leads in 19 seats, BJP in 12UP counting: BJP leads in 263 seats, SP in 133Kejriwal congratulates people of Punjab for “revolution”PTI reported that as AAP appears set for a clean sweep in Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal congratulated people of the state ‘for this revolution’.UP counting: BJP leads in 264 seats, SP in 132Humbly accept the mandate of the people of Punjab: Navjot Singh SidhuPunjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu took to Twitter to share, “The voice of the people is the voice of God …. Humbly accept the mandate of the people of Punjab …. Congratulations to Aap !!!.”UP counting: BJP leads in 266 seats, SP in 130Punjab counting: Congress leads in 18 seats, AAP in 87UP counting: BJP leads in 268 seats, SP in 128EC withdraws blanket ban on victory processionsANI reported that viewing the current status of Covid in the polled States, the Election Commission has decided to relax the guidelines on victory processions during and after the counting and has withdrawn the blanket ban on victory procession. However, this relaxation will be subject to existing instructions of SDMA and preventive measures, imposed by concerned district authorities.Uttarakhand counting: Congress leads in 20 seats, BJP in 46UP counting: BJP leads in 269 seats, SP in 127UP counting: BJP leads in 272 seats, SP in 124UP counting: BJP leads in 272 seats, SP in 123UP counting: BJP leads in 270 seats, SP in 125AAP workers, supporters celebrate as party sweeps Punjab elections ANI reported that exultant workers and supporters of AAP are celebrating by dancing and distributing sweets as the party sweeps Punjab elections with an absolute majority. Satisfied with the fight but result is little disappointing: Uptal ParrikarNews agency ANI quoted Uptal Parrikar, son of late CM Manohar Parrikar, as saying, “As an Independent candidate it was a good fight, I thank the people. Satisfied with the fight but result is little disappointing”.Goa counting: Congress leads in 19 seats, BJP in 13Manipur counting: Congress leads in 6 seats, BJP in 20Punjab counting: Congress leads in 16 seats, AAP in 85Uttarakhand counting: Congress leads in 21 seats, BJP in 44UP counting: BJP leading in 262 seats, SP in 131BJP leading in 262 seats, SP in 129 in Uttar PradeshPunjab has given chance to Kejriwal’s model of governance: SisodiaNews agency ANI quoted AAP leader Manish Sisodia as saying, “Punjab has given chance to Kejriwal’s model of governance. Today, his model of governance has been established at the national level. This is the victory of the ‘Aam Aadmi’ (common man).”UP counting: BJP leads in 263 seats, SP in 128Punjab counting: Congress leading in 15 seats, AAP in 87UP counting: BJP leads in 265 seats, SP in 123SP chief Akhilesh Yadav arrives at the party office in LucknowANI reported that Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav arrived at the party office in Lucknow. The party is leading on 123 seats in the Uttar Pradesh elections so far.Goa counting: Congress leads in 14 seats, BJP in 20Manipur counting: Congress leads in 7 seats, BJP in 18Uttarakhand counting: Congress leads in 22 seats, BJP in 42Punjab counting: Congress leads in 15 seats, AAP in 88UP counting: BJP leads in 259 seats, SP in 116UP counting: BJP leads in 247 seats, SP in 113UP counting: BJP leads in 236 seats, SP in 112UP counting: BJP leads in 225 seats, SP in 112Hope the results will be positive: AAP leader Gopal RaiNews agency ANI quoted Delhi minister and AAP leader, Gopal Rai, as saying, “We can witness positive trends in Punjab, and we hope the results will also be positive. I thank the people of Punjab for voting for change.” AAP has crossed the majority mark with an early lead in 88 Assembly constituencies in Punjab.Uttarakhand counting: Congress leads in 22 seats, BJP in 37UP counting: BJP leads in 224 seats, SP in 99Goa counting: Congress leads in 13 seats, BJP in 16Manipur counting: Congress leads in 5 seats, BJP in 11Uttarakhand counting: Congress leads in 18, BJP in 36 seatsPunjab counting: Congress leads in 15 seats, AAP in 71UP counting: BJP leads in 223 seats, SP in 87UP counting: BJP leads in 195 seats, SP in 80UP counting: BJP leading in 184 seats, SP in 69Punjab counting: Congress leads in 12 seats, AAP in 60Uttarakhand counting: Congress leading in 17 seats, BJP in 31UP counting: BJP leading in 182 seats, SP in 66Goa counting: Congress leads in 4 seats, BJP in 8Manipur counting: Congress leads in 4 seats, BJP in 6Punjab counting: Congress leads in 9 seats, AAP in 51Uttarakhand counting: Congress leading in 16 seats, BJP in 30UP counting: BJP leading in 176 seats, SP in 61Uttarakhand counting: Congress leading in 16 seats, BJP in 28UP counting: BJP leading in 156 seats, SP in 56Punjab counting: Congress leads in 7 seats, AAP in 27Uttarakhand counting: Congress leading in 14 seats, BJP in 28UP counting: BJP leading in 136 seats, SP in 58Uttarakhand counting: Congress leading in 23 seats, BJP in 15UP counting: BJP leading in 122 seats, SP in 50Punjab counting: Congress leads in 6 seats, AAP in 15Uttarakhand counting: Congress leading in 18 seats, BJP in 20UP counting: BJP leading in 111 seats, SP in 45Uttarakhand counting: Congress leading in 17 seats, BJP in 18UP counting: BJP leading in 98 seats, SP in 39UP counting: BJP leading in 80 seats, SP in 38Uttarakhand counting: Congress leading in 13 seats, BJP in 10UP counting: BJP leading in 75 seats, SP in 38Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi offers prayers in Chamkaur Sahib GurudwaraANI reported that Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi offered prayers in Chamkaur Sahib Gurudwara along with his family as results start pouring in for assembly electionsUP counting: BJP leading in 51 seats, SP in 35550 personnel deployed outside counting centres: Dehradun SSPNews agency ANI quoted Dehradun SSP Janmejay Khanduri as saying, “Postal ballots are being counted right now. Around 550 police personnel are deployed here. The use of mobile phones is banned inside counting centers. Victory rallies can be conducted only with permission.”UP counting: BJP leading in 45 seats, SP in 30UP counting: BJP leading in 36 seats, SP in 24Uttarakhand counting: Congress leading in 6 seats, BJP in 7Congress is leading in 6 seats in Uttarakhand, while BJP is leading in 7.Punjab counting: Congress ahead in 4 seats, AAP in 3Congress is leading in 4 seats in Punjab, while AAP is leading in 3.UP counting: BJP leading in 19 seats, SP in 18News18 reported that BJP+ is leading in UP in 19, SP+ 18 and BSP leading in 2 seats.No question of EVM tampering: Chief Election CommissionerANI quoted Sushil Chandra, Chief Election Commisisoner, as saying, “There is no question of EVM tampering. EVMs are continuously used since 2004, in 2019 we have started using VVPAT at every polling booth. EVMs are sealed in the presence of political party agents.” He added, “The questions raised on an EVMs in Varanasi was meant for training purpose. The ADM’s mistake was that he did not inform political parties about the movement of EVMs for training purposes as per standard operating procedure. When questions were raised by some parties, we showed them no. displayed on that EVM. It didn’t match with EVMs that were sealed & kept in the strong room for counting. They were satisfied after this. No EVM on which votes are cast can be taken out from the strong room.”Sharing data about the elections, Chandra said, “During the ban on election rallies due to the Omicron wave, EC took MCC violations seriously. Around 2,270 FIRs were filed for violation of COVID norms as well as MCC violations in all 5 states. Every political party is the same for EC. ‘Know your candidate’ App was a successful initiative by EC. Supreme Court had decided that people with criminal backgrounds should be known to the voters. So, we created this app & out of 6,900 candidates, more than 1,600 were with a criminal background.”Counting of votes begin for Assembly electionsCounting of votes begin for Assembly elections in five States including Uttar PradeshPostal ballots will be opened at 8am, followed by counting of votes recorded in EVMs: DM VaranasiCounting agents of various parties are arriving at the counting centres. Postal ballots will be opened at 8am, followed by counting of votes recorded in EVMs. Counting process is expected to be complete by the evening. Sec 144 imposed in Varanasi Commissionerate area: DM VaranasiAAP leader Bhagwant Mann offers prayers at gurdwara Gursagar Mastuana SahibAAP leader Bhagwant Mann offers prayers at gurdwara Gursagar Mastuana Sahib, Sangrur. Counting of votes for 117 Assembly constituencies in Punjab will begin at 8amThe strong rooms have just been opened in the presence of candidates & observers: Collector Ruchika KatiyalGoa | The strong rooms have just been opened in the presence of candidates&observers. Postal ballots will be taken to the counting halls through a dedicated corridor of security personnel. Counting for South Goa will be done at Damodar College: Collector Ruchika KatiyalNo question of tampering with EVMs: CEC Sushil ChandraI am confident about the victory of the Congress party in Uttarakhand, says Harish RawatDehradun | I am confident about the victory of the Congress party in Uttarakhand. Everything will be clear in the next 2-3 hours. I have faith in the people of the state. I believe Congress will get close to 48 seats: Former Uttarakhand CM Harish RawatCounting of votes to begin at 8 amThe counting of votes for the 690 seats spread across five states will begin shortly. As the results to the five-state Assembly polls start rolling in, all eyes will be fixed on the dead-heat race in Uttarakhand and Goa, where the both the BJP and the Congress are fighting out a fierce battle, according to the exit polls.
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