“Failed to listen to the heartbeat of the nation,I was telling my mother that the absolute best thing for me was the 2014 election. I learnt a lot from that election. I learnt that the most important thing is humility,Frankly Narendra Modi taught me the lesson- what not to do.”
Rahul Gandhi at a press conference
“We (BJP) accept the people’s mandate with humility. I thank the people of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for giving us the opportunity to serve these states.The family of BJP Karyakartas worked day and night for the state elections. I salute them for their hardwork. Victory and defeat are an integral part of life. Today’s results will further our resolve to serve people and work even harder for the development of India.Congratulations to the Congress for their victories.Congratulations to KCR Garu for the thumping win in Telangana and to the Mizo National Front (MNF) for their impressive victory in Mizoram.”
PM Modi
“Do not underestimate the hardworking, never-say-die Congress workers.”
P Chidambaram
“Will we want tried and tested sound governance or an alliance without any ideology?No election depends on an individual. An election depends on several factors.”
Political Leaders tweet on result of Assembly Election in India
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