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Assembly Election Results 2016: As it happened
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West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Thursday crushed the Opposition and Tamil Nadu's AIADMK proved exit polls wrong by retaining power in Assembly elections. On the other hand, the BJP stormed to power in Assam while the Left made a comeback in Kerala amid a washout in West Bengal.
Final Tally - Tamil Nadu (232 seats):
Indian National Congress - 8. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - 134. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - 89. Indian Union Muslim League - 1.
Final tally - Assam (Total seats 126):
Bharatiya Janata Party - 60. Indian National Congress - 26. All India United Democratic Front - 13. Asom Gana Parishad - 14. Bodoland Peoples Front - 12. Independent - 1.
Final tally - West Bengal (294 seats):
Bharatiya Janata Party - 3. Communist Party of India - 1. Communist Party of India (Marxist) - 26. Indian National Congress - 44. All India Forward Bloc - 2. All India Trinamool Congress - 211. Revolutionary Socialist Party - 3. Gorkha Janmukti Morcha - 3. Independent - 1.
Final tally - Puducherry (30 seats):
Indian National Congress - 15. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - 4. All India NR Congress - 8. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - 2. Independent - 1.
Final figures of Kerala: (140 seats)
Bharatiya Janata Party - 1. Communist Party of India - 19. Communist Party of India (Marxist) - 58. Indian National Congress - 22. Nationalist Congress Party - 2. Indian Union Muslim League - 18. Janata Dal (Secular) - 3. Kerala Congress (M) - 6. Congress (Secular) - 1. Independent - 6.
Today's results disappointing but not unexpected. We have done enough Introspection shouldn't we go for a Major Surgery ?
— digvijaya singh (@digvijaya_28) May 19, 2016
Om Mathur and Thawar Chand Gehlot appointed observers for the formation of state government in Assam.
पाँचों राज्यों के चुनाव में जो जीते हैं,सबको बधाई! प.बंगाल व तमिलनाडू की मुख्यमंत्री ममताजी @MamataOfficial व जयललिताजी को ढेरों शुभकामनायें
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) May 19, 2016
We have given enough complaints to chief election officer regarding violations by AIADMK and we've lost confidence in EC. DMK may move court if EC doesn't act on their allegation against AIADMK (of using its influence to win elections): MK Stalin.
Verdict also shows BJP cadre has worked very hard at grassroot level to strengthen the party in all corners of the country.
— Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) May 19, 2016
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy resigns following defeat of his AINRC in Assembly elections.
Congrats to people of Assam for historic verdict.Results reflect faith in dynamic leadership of PM @narendramodi and @sarbanandsonwal
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) May 19, 2016
PM Modi addresses party workers at BJP headquarters, says "People across the 5 states voted in large numbers and the polls were also more or less peaceful.
Very encouraging results for the BJP and the NDA. Want to thank the voters in these 5 states: PM.
BJP forming a government in Assam surprised many just like the time when we joined a Government in J&K: PM Modi.
Together we have to work to fulfil dreams of the people: PM.
Want to congratulate Amit Shah and his team, the state units: PM Modi.
Outgoing Assam CM Tarun Gogoi wins from Titabor constituency for the fourth consecutive term.
Latest figures from West Bengal:
Bharatiya Janata Party has won 3.
Communist Party of India has won 1.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) won 21 and leading in 5.
Congress has won 32 and leading in 12.
All India Forward Bloc has won 2.
All India Trinamool Congress has won 185 and leading in 26.
Latest figures from Tamil Nadu:
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has won 96 and leading in 36.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has won 67 and leading in 22.
Indian National Congress has won 8.
Latest figures from Puducherry:
Congress has won 15.
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has won 4.
All India NR Congress has won 8.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has won 2.
Latest figures from Kerala:
Communist Party of India has won 19.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) had won 57 and leading in 1.
Congress has won 19 and leading in 3.
Nationalist Congress Party has won 2.
Indian Union Muslim League has won 17 and leading in 1.
The BJP has won 0 and leading in 1.
Latest figures of Assam:
Bharatiya Janata Party has won 41 and leading in 20.
Congress has won 21 and leading in 4.
All India United Democratic Front has won 8 and leading in 5.
Asom Gana Parishad has won 10 and leading in 4.
Bodoland Peoples Front has won 9 and leading in 3.
I want to thank the people of Assam,they made this victory possible: BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal.
We will introspect into reasons for our loss and will rededicate ourselves to service of people with greater vigour. I congratulate the people of Puducherry for giving the party the mandate: Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
We accept the verdict of the people of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala with utmost humility, says Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
DMK president M Karunanidhi has been elected to the Tamil Nadu Assembly from Thiruvarur, defeating his nearest AIADMK rival by 68,366 votes, says the Election Commission.
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma tells a television channel that the dynastic politics of Congress led to its defeat in Assam. The Congress also needs to do some introspection and change its style of functioning, says Sarma.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan credits the BJP's win in Assam and its inroads in Kerala and West Bengal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah.
Congratulations to Shri O Rajagopal, a senior leader of @BJP4Keralam on his spectacular victory in Nemom.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) May 19, 2016
Former Indian football captain and Trinamool candidate Bhaichung Bhutia was defeated from Siliguri by 14,072 votes. Siliguri Mayor and former CPI-M minister Ashok Bhattacharya won the seat.
Congratulations to Karyakartas & leaders of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry for their hardwork leading to excellent results.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 19, 2016
Finally, some good news for Congress. Congress-DMK combine storms to power in Puducherry, wins simple majority of 17 in the 30-member Assembly.
AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa says her party has managed the "historic" win despite absence of an alliance and hailed people's faith in her.
Also Read: Indebted to the people of Tamil Nadu, says Jayalalithaa after historic victory
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections results:
- Jayanthi Padmanaban (AIADMK) defeated K Rajamarthandan (DMK) at Gudiyatham by 11,470 votes.
- At Poompuhar, P Pavunraj (AIADMK) defeated Shajahan AM (IUML) by 19,935 votes.
- S Raja (AIADMK) defeated T K Rajeswaran (Congress) by 37,374 votes at Sankagiri.
- Periyapullan alias Selvam (AIADMK) defeated AP Ragupathy (DMK) by 19,723 votes in Melur.
- Balasubramani (AIADMK) defeated Nazir Ahmed (MMK) by a margin of 28,006 votes in Ambur.
- N Natarajan (AIADMK) defeated Jerome Arockiaraj G (Congress) by 21,894 votes in Tiruchirappalli-East.
- V Radhakrishnan (AIADMK) defeated K Anbazhagan (DMK) by 4,778 votes in Mayiladuthurai.
- Durai Murugan (DMK) retained Katpadi, defeating S R K Appu (AIADMK) by a margin of 23,946 votes.
Assam Assembly Election Results 2016: AIUDF chief and Dhubri Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal loses to Congress candidate Wajed Ali Choudhury by 16,723 votes in South Salmara.
Higher voter turnouts in Assembly elections show people's faith on democracy; it is a slap on face of the detractors of democratic process
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) May 19, 2016
The new chief minister of Kerala will be decided on Friday, says CPI-M leader Prakash Karat. While a majority in the CPI-M in Kerala is known to support Pinarayi Vijayan, it remains to be seen if the national leadership wants to give a second term to 92-year-old VS Achuthanandan.
In Democracy the public mandate reign supreme•So Congrats 2 TMC•Huge win indeed•Just hope my work in Asansol doesn't meet political blocks
— Babul Supriyo (@SuPriyoBabul) May 19, 2016
Kerala's Excise Minister K Babu defeated by a margin of 4,467 votes by M Swaraj of CPI(M) in Tripunithura constituency.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala (Congress) wins from Haripad by a margin of 18,621 votes defeating P Prasad of CPI.
Congratulations to @mamtabannerjee & all at TMC to win back West Bengal. They love u Bahin ji
— Dr. Subhash Chandra (@_SubhashChandra) May 19, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi "should not be arrogant about power" following the assembly election results in five states: Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala
Spoke to V S Achuthanandan ji & wished him on his victory & his Party’s impressive performance in the elections.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
The @BJP4India flag flies high in #Assam. Congratulations @bjpassampradesh & to all the karyakatas. pic.twitter.com/aNmKSnCmKR
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) May 19, 2016
Former union minister O Rajagopal was on Thursday elected to the Kerala Assembly, giving the BJP its first ever representation in the house. The Election Commission said the 86-year-old political veteran had won from Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram district by over 8,000 votes. He defeated outgoing CPI-M legislator V Sivankutty.
CPI(M) veteran VS Achutanandan wins from Malampuzha constituency by a margin of 23,142 votes, defeating C Krishna Kumar of BJP.
Congress rejects suggestions that Rahul Gandhi should accept blame for party's debacle in five states: Party's chief spokesperson
Warm congratulations to @BJP4India karyakartas in Assam for a great victory & powerful presence in #WestBengal #Kerala & #TamilNadu.
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) May 19, 2016
BJP's success in the assembly polls clearly shows the increased confidence of the people in our commitment to development and governance
— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) May 19, 2016
Following is the party position in Kerala at 12:40 hours:
Total seats: 140 Results declared 35
LDF: CPI(M) 16 CPI 3 KC (B) 1 CMP 1 RSP (L) 1 JD(S) 1 NCP 1
UDF: Congress 6 IUML 4 KC(J) 1
NDA: BJP 0
In a neck and neck race, ruling All India N.R. Congress and Congress won six seats each in the 30-member Puducherry Assembly today.
One silver lining for @INCIndia inKerala: many of our youngest candidates won or are leading. They will be the nucleus of tomorrow's party.
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 19, 2016
Jayalalithaa claims victory, says the outcome has put an end to the family politics of DMK: PTI
Kerala Elections 2016 Results:
- Kerala Health Minister VS Sivakumar (Congress) wins by 10,905 votes from Thiruvananthapuram central constituency defeating nearest rival Antony Raju (LDF).
- Food Minister Anoop Jacob (Kerala Congress(J)-UDF) wins by a margin of 6195 votes against MJ Jacob (CPI-M-LDF) in Piravom constituency.
- Culture and NORKA Minister KC Joseph (Cong-UDF) defeats KT Jose (CPI-LDF) in Irikkur constituency by a margin of 9,647 votes.
I convey my heartiest thanks to voters who have reaffirmed their faith on me and given me another chance - Puratchi Thalaivi Amma.
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) May 19, 2016
Promises made in manifesto will be fulfilled, will continuously strive towards making TN 1st in all spheres of development - Amma.
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) May 19, 2016
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections latest news: VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan trailing AIADMK and Congress in Kattumannarkoil (SC) constituency.
Kerala Elections 2016 Results:
Sitting MLA KS Sabarinathan of Congress wins by 21,314 votes against AA Rasheed of CPI(M) in Aruvikkara constituency.
K Kunhiraman of CPI(M) wins by a margin of 3,832 votes against K Sudhakaran of Congress from Udma in Kasargod district.
PT Thomas of Congress wins by a margin of 11,996 votes defeating Sebastian Paul (LDF-ind) in Thrikakara constituency.
Roji M John of Congress defeats Benny Moonjely (JDS-LDF) by 9,186 votes in Angamally constituency.
NA Nellikkunnu (IUML-udf) defeats Ravisha Thantri Kuntar (BJP-NDA0 by 8,607 votes in Kasaragod.
Kovur Kunjumon (RSP(L)-LDF) wins by a margin of 20,529 votes against his rival Ullas Kovoor (RSP-UDF) from Kunnathur constituency.
Kerala Elections 2016 Results: Agriculture Minister KP Mohanan (JDU-UDF) defeated by Shailaja Teacher (CPI-M-LDF) by a margin of 12,291 votes in Kuthuparamba constituency.
We have ideological differences with BJP but we will always support on issues that are beneficial to the people. We will support GST: Mamata Banerjee
Historic victory of @BJP4India in Assam will mark the beginning of new era of development in Assam under the guidance of PM @narendramodi.
— Anandiben Patel (@anandibenpatel) May 19, 2016
Following is the party position in Kerala at noon.
Total seats: 140 Results declared: 11
LDF: CPI(M) 7 CPI 2 KC (B) 1
UDF: Congress 1
NDA: 0
All elected members of TMC will meet at 12.30 pm tomorrow to elect their leader: Mamata Banerjee
- In Arambagh, Trinamool candidate Krishna Chandra Santra won by 36,457 votes defeating his nearest rival Asit Malik of CPI(M).
- In Kashipur-Belgachia seat, Trinamool's Mala Saha won by 25,810 votes against CPI(M)'s Kaninika Bose.
- In the remaining 290 seats, Trinamool is leading in 205 seats, while the Left-Congress alliance is leading in 77 seats.
People of West Bengal have rejected attempts to mislead them, and the conspiracies. Development will be my priority: Mamata Banerjee
I thank people of West Bengal from the bottom of my heart for keeping faith in TMC. The opposition had spun a web of lies. I have never seen such kind of a conspiracy and a false campaign by opponents to defame me: Mamata Banerjee
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dedicates her party's victory to the people of West Bengal. There was an attempt to create an atmosphere of fear but people voted peacefully, fearlessly, she tells a press conference.
After Congress fails to retain power in Kerala and Assam, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi tweets:
We accept the verdict of people with humility. My best wishes to the parties that have won the elections
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) May 19, 2016
We will work harder till we win the confidence & trust of people
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) May 19, 2016
Read the story here: Congress loses Assam, Kerala; Rahul Gandhi accepts verdict of people with humility
Congress voices disappointment over election trends in five states as they suggested that the party has lost in Kerala and Assam ruled by it and failed to make a dent in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu despite alliances.
With trends suggesting that the BJP and its allies are heading for a victory in Assam, party general secretary Ram Madhav says it was a significant message for the whole country which has come at an appropriate time. "There was a curiosity about Assam elections across the country. The result is very significant and it is a clear message for the whole country and it has come at the right moment," he tells reporters.
The first results of the West Bengal Assembly polls go in favour of the Trinamool Congress as the ruling party steadily marches towards a brute majority. Trinamool nominee Nayna Bandyopadhyay retains Chowrangee constituency, defeating her nearest rival Somen Mitra of the Congress by over 13,000 votes. The other winner declared so far is also from Trinamool, as Shashi Panja successfully defends Shyampukur constituency, defeating Piyali Pal of the All India Forward Bloc by over 13,000 votes.
Assam deserves a young & dynamic CM. @BJP4India under @sarbanandsonwal dada will open the door of development to the north east.
— Poonam Mahajan (@poonam_mahajan) May 19, 2016
BJP shining across the country.
— Sadananda Gowda (@DVSBJP) May 19, 2016
Assam Assembly Elections results:
Dhubri: AIUDF Najrul Haq leading over BJP rival Debamoy Sanyal by over 400 votes.
Golakganj: BJP Ashwini Rai Sarkar leading by over 1,500 votes over Congress rival Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar.
Gauripur: BPF sitting MLA Banendra Mushahary trailing behind AIUDF candidate Nijanur Rahman.
Nalbari: BJP Ashok Sarma leading by 3,496 votes over Congress' Pradyut Kumar Bhuyan.
Dharmapur: Former minister and sitting MLA Nilomoni Sen Deka of Congress trailing behind BJP contestant and former minister Chandra Mohan Patowary by over 2,092 votes.
Barkhetri: BJP Narayan Deka leading over Congress' Diganta Barman by 2,997 votes.
Barhampur: Prafulla Kumar Mahanta is leading by 3,257 votes over his nearest Congress rival Suresh Bora.
Sibsagar: Speaker of the outgoing Assembly Pranab Gogoi is leading by 896 votes over BJP's Surabhi Rajkonwar.
Moran: Former Union Minister and prominent Tea tribe leader Paban Singh Ghatowar is trailing behind BJP's Chandradhar Gogoi by 4,015 votes.
South Salmara: AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal trailing behind Congress candidate Wajed Ali Choudhury by 2,504 votes.
Bilasipara East: AIUDF's Moshlem uddin Choudhury leading over BJP's Ashok Kumar Singhi by 1,720 votes.
Bilasipara West: AGP's Ali Azom Sheikh leading ove AIUDF's Hafiz Bashir Ahmed by 3,362 votes.
Kokrajhar (East): Former minister and BPF candidate Pramila Rani Brahma leading over her nearest UPP rival Pratibha Brahma by 975 votes.
Kokrajhar (West): BPF's Rabiram Narzary leading over former Rajya Sabha MP and UPP's U G Brahma by 2013 votes.
Rangiya: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leading over Congress candidate Ghanshyam Kalita by 6,203 votes.
Hajo: BJP'S Suman Haripriya leading over Congress candidate Dulu Ahmed by 3,545.
Karimganj (North): Sitting Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha leading over nearest AIUDF candidate Sahibul Islam Choudhury by 1,136 votes.
Badarpur: AIUDF'S Abdul Aziz leading over sitting Congress MLA Jamaluddin by 2,945 votes.
AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa is leading by over 16,000 votes in Dr RK Nagar constituency, forging ahead of her DMK rival Shimla Muthchozhan. Finance Minister and her trusted lieutenant O Panneerselvam is leading in Bodinayakanur.
BJP's Tamil Nadu unit president Tamilisai Soundararajan is trailing in Virugambakkam constituency. As per latest trends, Soundararajan was in the third position behind the candidates of DMK and AIADMK.
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee is leading by 1,499 votes in Bhawanipur Assembly constituency over her nearest rival Congress candidate Deepa Dasmunshi.
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is leading by 3,642 votes over his BJP rival Kamakhya Prasad Tasa in Titabar constituency. BJP's chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal is leading by 3,886 votes over Congress sitting MLA Rajib Lochan Pegu in Majuli (ST) constituency.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates BJP workers in Assam after the party-led NDA performed exceptionally well in the state.
Heartiest congratulations to Assam BJP Karyakartas & leaders for the exceptional win. This win is historic by all standards. Phenomenal!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
I spoke to @sarbanandsonwal & congratulated him for the performance of the party & the efforts through the campaign. @bjpassampradesh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
BJP will do everything possible to fulfil dreams & aspirations of the people of Assam & take the state’s development journey to new heights.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
Across India, people are placing their faith in BJP & see it as the party that can usher in all-round & inclusive development. @BJP4India
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
'Phenomenal' - What PM Narendra Modi has to say about BJP's unprecedented victory in Assam
According to the Election Commission, here is the result status in 5 states at 11:20 am:
Assam (125/126): Bharatiya Janata Party leading in 50 seats, Indian National Congress 25, All India United Democratic Front 17, Asom Gana Parishad 15, Bodoland Peoples Front 9, Nationalist Congress Party 1, Independent 8
Kerala (135/140): Communist Party of India (Marxist) wins 6 seats, leading in 48 others, Indian National Congress ahead in 25 seats, Communist Party of India wins in 2 and leads in 17 others, Indian Union Muslim League ahead in 16, Kerala Congress (M) 4, Janata Dal (Secular) 3, Nationalist Congress Party 2, Bharatiya Janata Party 1, Communist Marxist Party Kerala State Committee 1, Kerala Congress (B) 1, Congress (Secular) 1, Kerala Congress (Jacob) 1, Independent 7
Puducherry (14/30): Indian National Congress wins 4 seats and leads in 2 others, All India N.R. Congress wins 3 seats and surges ahead in 2, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leads in 1 seat, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 1, Independent 1
Tamil Nadu (225/234): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leads in 136 seats, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 75, Indian National Congress 10, Pattali Makkal Katchi 3, Puthiya Tamilagam 1
West Bengal (294/294): All India Trinamool Congress wins two seats and leads in 212 others, Indian National Congress is ahead in 41 seats, Communist Party of India (Marxist) 24, Bharatiya Janata Party 7, Gorkha Janmukti Morcha 3, All India Forward Bloc 2, Revolutionary Socialist Party 1, Communist Party of India 1, Independent 1
Although Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK was on the road to victory on Thursday, it seemed set to lose most seats in Chennai, which were battered by floods last year. According to counting trends, AIADMK candidates were trailing behind the DMK in 12 of the 16 constituencies in the capital. Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, however, led in her Radhakrishnan Nagar constituency in the city.
Spoken to @MamataOfficial ji & congratulated her on the impressive victory. My best wishes to her as she begins her 2nd term.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
Had a telephone conversation with Jayalalithaa ji and congratulated her on her victory. Also conveyed my best wishes to her. @AIADMKOfficial
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal thanks people of Assam for historic mandate in the northeastern state.
Historic win! BJP' Sarbananda Sonowal set to be Assam CM - These are his top priorities | REVEALED
Kerala election results: V Joy of CPI(M) wins by 2,386 votes against sitting MLA Varkala Kahar of Congress in Varkala. Sitting MLA GS Jayalal (CPI-LDF) wins by 34,407 votes against his BJP rival BB Gopakumar at Chattanoor.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections results: DMDK-PWF-TMC combine Chief Ministerial candidate Vijaykant trailing at the third spot in Ulundurpet. AIADMK is leading in the segment followed by DMK.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2016 News: Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) chief ministerial candidate Anbumani Ramadoss is trailing in Pennagaram constituency. Ramadoss is behind the DMK candidate Inbasekaran and AIADMK nominee KP Munusamy.
Puducherry Polls Latest News: Congress wins four seats while ruling All India N.R. Congress bags two seats in the elections to the 30-member Puducherry Assembly. Congress wins Kamaraj Nagar (V Vaithithilingam), Nellithope (John Kumar), Yanam (Malladi Krishna Rao), and Lawspet (VP Sivakolundhu). AINRC candidate NSJ Jayabal alias Ayyanar wins in Kadirgamam, defeating Independent S Ramesh by a margin of 3,802 votes.
BJP creates history in Kerala, records first win ever. O Rajagopal wins from Nemom constituency.
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BJP chief ministerial candidate in Assam Sarbananda Sonowal says dealing with "infiltration" and sealing the India-Bangladesh border would be a priority, as the party appeared poised to form its maiden government in the northeastern state.
Puducherry Election Results: Congress leader and former Puducherry chief minister V Vaithilingam retains Kamaraj Nagar constituency by a margin of 5,106 votes over nearest rival, P Ganesan of AIADMK. With this, Congress wins two seats in Puducherry, leads in another two. All India N.R. Congress gains victory in one seat and leads in 5. The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is leading in one seat.
Kerala election results: CPI-M politburo member Pinarayi Vijayan is leading by over 23,000 votes against nearest Congress rival Mambaram Divakaran in Dharmadam constituency in Kannur.
Dark Clouds engulf Kolkata skies!! Is it an ominous sign?I really don't knw•Bengal has decided which way they want Bengal 2 go•So be it
— Babul Supriyo (@SuPriyoBabul) May 19, 2016
Indian National Congress registers victory on first seat in Puducherry. Maladi Krishna Rao of Congress wins Yanam seat.
Kerala election results: The first result from Kerala is out. George M Thomas of CPI(M) wins by 3,121 in Thiruvambady in Kozhikode district.
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