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Election Results 2019 Live Updates: BJP parliamentary party meeting likely today

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 24, 2019, 10:10:35 IST

Election Results 2019 Live Updates: BJP parliamentary party meeting likely today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is delivering his victory address at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Stay with TOI for live updates:

16:38 (IST) May 23

Nobody can counter Modi for next 25 years: Sena

The Shiv Sena lavished praise on PM Narendra Modi as the BJP-led NDA appeared to be retaining power comfortably, saying nobody would be able to pose a challenge before him for the next 25 years. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party had often criticised the BJP in the last five years but eventually sealed a fresh alliance with it ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

16:36 (IST) May 23

Farooq Abdullah wins Srinagar Lok Sabha seat

16:34 (IST) May 23

Modi congratulates Naveen Patnaik for retaining Odisha

Congratulations to Naveen Babu for yet another victory in Odisha. Wishing him the very best for the next term. ଓଡି… https://t.co/zEEHDdx8oE
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1558606371000

16:30 (IST) May 23

Noticed discrepancies in EVMs: Urmila Matondkar, Congress candidate from Mumbai North

Urmila Matondkar congratulates Gopal Shetty. "We have noticed discrepancies in EVMs. We have prepared a report and will submit it to Election Commission at the end of the day," says Matondkar

16:23 (IST) May 23

Rajinikanth congratulates Modi

Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP is set to make a thumping return to power in the Lok Sabha elections. "Respected dear @narendramodi ji hearty congratulations... You made it!!! God bless", the 69-year-old actor tweeted

16:22 (IST) May 23

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe congratulates PM Narendra Modi in a telephonic conversation

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16:19 (IST) May 23

Kirron Kher leading in Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat

Actor-turned-politician Kirron Kher is heading for a second consecutive term as MP from Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, as per trends available from the EC office. Kher is leading over her nearest rival Pawan Kumar Bansal of Congress by a margin of 7,948 votes: PTI

16:11 (IST) May 23

N Chandrababu Naidu wins from Kuppam assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, defeating YSRC candidate K Chandra Mouli by 29,993 votes

16:05 (IST) May 23

LK Advani congratulates PM Modi for BJP's unprecedented victory in elections

Heartiest congratulations to Narendrabhai Modi for steering BJP towards this unprecedented victory in elections. Amitbhai Shah as BJP president and all dedicated workers of the party have put in enormous effort in making sure that BJP's message reaches every voter, says Advani

16:01 (IST) May 23

Modi congratulates YSRC chief Jagan for Andhra Pradesh polls win

PM Narendra Modi congratulated YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy on the "remarkable" win in the Andhra Pradesh assembly polls. "Congratulations on the remarkable win in Andhra Pradesh. Best wishes to you for a successful tenure," Modi said

15:48 (IST) May 23

Decisions taken by Rahul Gandhi led to divisions within the opposition, CPI national secretary Atul Kumar Anjaan said and asserted that the policies of the Congress scion opened the doors for Narendra Modi's victory: PTI

15:45 (IST) May 23

BJP president Amit Shah arrives at party headquarters

Delhi: BJP President Amit Shah arrives at party Headquarters, welcomed by party workers. #ElectionResults2019 https://t.co/5J9gYnmfu6
— ANI (@ANI) 1558606291000

15:42 (IST) May 23

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates PM Narendra Modi on the convincing victory of BJP in the parliamentary elections, expresses readiness to work together to build up the full range of bilateral relations

From a long standing friend! Russian President Putin has sent a congratulatory message to PM @narendramodi and ha… https://t.co/qjL6Ur9cr1
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) 1558606066000

15:38 (IST) May 23

Congress president Rahul Gandhi leading with over 7,90,000 votes from Kerala's Wayanad: ANI

15:37 (IST) May 23

Nepalese PM KP Sharma Oli congratulates Narendra Modi for a "landslide victory" in the general elections, hopes to work closely with him in future

"I extend warmest congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi ji for landslide election victory in the Lok Sabha Elections 2019. I wish all success ahead. I look forward to working closely with you," he tweeted

15:28 (IST) May 23

People of Bathinda went with development, voted for 'Sabka saath, Sabka Vikas', I thank them: SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal on leading from Bathinda Lok Sabha seat

15:25 (IST) May 23

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who seemed headed for a win from Thiruvananthapuram, said he feels like a batsman who has scored a century while his team has lost

Tharoor's remarks came after PM Narendra Modi led his BJP towards what looks set to be a resounding victory for a second term in office.

15:18 (IST) May 23

In a major development, BJP candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani is leading with over 14,500 votes against Congress president Rahul Gandhi, according to official trends: ANI

15:13 (IST) May 23

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulats PM Narendra Modi on his election victory, vows to work with him to take the bilateral ties to a new height

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates PM @narendramodi on the electoral victory under his leadership https://t.co/uFFlc5GHTC
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) 1558602528000

15:05 (IST) May 23

BJP's Chandigarh candidate Kirron Kher leads with 7948 votes