Assembly election results 2017: Here what PM Modi, Union Ministers, BJP leaders said

BJP came back to power in 1998 in Gujarat and has ruled uninterrupted since then.

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New Delhi: The BJP won the Gujarat Assembly polls for the sixth straight time on Monday and also wrested power from the Congress in Himachal Pradesh with a close to two-thirds majority.

Following are reactions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, some Union Ministers and BJP leaders:

BJP’s impressive victory in Himachal Pradesh indicates that people of the state rejected misgovernance of the Congress Government and wants a Government that is not corrupt and can deliver. BJP will provide good and honest governance to Devbhoomi Himachal. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 18, 2017

BJP’s impressive victory in Himachal Pradesh indicates that people of the state rejected misgovernance of the Congress Government and wants a Government that is not corrupt and can deliver. BJP will provide good and honest governance to Devbhoomi Himachal. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 18, 2017

गुजरात और हिमाचल प्रदेश विधानसभा चुनावों में भाजपा की जीत..जातिवाद, वंशवाद और तुष्टीकरण के खिलाफ प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के विकासवाद की जीत है ।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 18, 2017

गुजरात में भाजपा की जीत प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी के लोकप्रिय नेतृत्व और केंद्र सरकार व प्रदेश सरकार की लोक-कल्याणकारियों नीतियों में जनता के अटूट विश्वास की जीत है। pic.twitter.com/fwYYQOTDov — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 18, 2017

Congratulations to people of Gujarat, @BJP4India & @BJP4Gujarat Karyakartas on BJP winning the #GujaratAssemblyElections2017 This victory reiterates pan India trust of people in the development agenda & policies of our government led by PM @narendramodi ji. — Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) December 18, 2017

Gratitude to the people of Himachal Pradesh for voting and making BJP win the #HimachalPradeshAssemblyElections2017 Compliments to BJP Karyakartas, @BJP4Himachal @BJP4India & people of the state. Election results show trust of the people in national development agenda of the BJP. — Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) December 18, 2017

"This is double joy for me," PM Modi said in a victory speech at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.

He said he was happy that his successors continued the development work which he had spearheaded during his stint as CM of Gujarat from 2001 to May 2014.

Congratulations to leadership of Sh @narendramodi ji, Sh @amitshah ji & selfless contribution of lakhs of @bjp4india karyakartas, for this stupendous success in #HimachalPradeshElections2017 & #GujaratElections2017 , showcasing a positive vote for development policies of our Govt — Ananthkumar (@AnanthKumar_BJP) December 18, 2017

Congratulations to Hon'ble PM @narendramodi ji & Hon'ble @BJP4India president @AmitShah ji for the victorious #ElectionResults. Your visionary leadership has set an impeccable benchmark for effective governance & inclusive development. — Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) December 18, 2017

Across India people are placing & reposing their faith in BJP under the able leadership of Hon'ble PM Sh @narendramodi ji. They see it as the only party that can usher in all round & inclusive development with good governance. — Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) December 18, 2017

Hearty congratulation to PM @narendramodi ji, BJP National President Shri @AmitShah ji and scores of @BJP4Gujarat & @BJP4Himachal Karyakartas for a thumping win in assembly polls. — Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) December 18, 2017

Such victory in #Gujarat after being in power for 22 long years is massive !
Approx 50% votes being polled to #BJP also speak volumes and gives a clear verdict. @BJP4India — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 18, 2017

गुजरात एवं हिमाचल प्रदेश की रिकॉर्ड ब्रेकिंग जीत पर प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी को बधाई और अभिनंदन। राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री @amitshah जी एवं कार्यकर्ताओं के अथक प्रयास एवं परिश्रम का यह सुखद परिणाम है। गुजरात एवं हिमाचल की जनता का हृदय से आभार।https://t.co/MTwXHQC7u7 — ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) December 18, 2017

The BJP has won every election in Gujarat since 1995. However, it was out of power for a couple of years in between elections due to party infighting and rebellion by Shankersinh Vaghela. BJP came back to power in 1998 and has ruled uninterrupted since then.

Meanwhile, in a tweet, Rahul Gandhi said his party "accepts the verdict of the people and congratulates the new governments in both states." He thanked his party members for fighting "anger with dignity." 

The Congress now rules only Karnataka and Punjab among the major states, besides Puducherry, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Karnataka elections are due next year.

As the victories became clear, BJP party workers gathered in the streets and headquarters, distributing sweets and bursting firecrackers.

(With PTI inputs)