First-time voters in India beamed with excitement as they cast their votes for the polls this year. Many first-time voters talked to The Statesman about the verdict and what they expect from the new government.
Former MLA Sangeet Som responded to the allegations by holding a press conference at his residence in Meerut Cantt on Tuesday. Both leaders accused each other of corruption and blamed one another for the party's defeat in the polls.
The UDF leadership is mounting pressure on Priyanka Gandhi to make her electoral debut from Wayanad once Rahul Gandhi decides to relinquish the seat in favour of Rae Bareli.
After the counting of votes on June 4, Varanasi District Magistrate handed over the certificate to BJP leaders.
The PAC meeting chaired by convenor and party's General Secretary Avinash Pandey and state president Ajay Rai along with other members also congratulated the workers of the party as well as the alliance Samajwadi Party for the victory of INDIA bloc in the Lok Sabha polls.
Taking a dig at the BJP, she said, “The party need not be thrilled with the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections. The people of the country have completely rejected their slogan of crossing 400.”
Lok Sabha elections were held in seven phases between 19th April and 1st June.
Empowering the non-Odia to singlehandedly manage party affairs and electioneering is widely believed to be a factor in the electoral debacle of the regional party.
Gogoi highlighted that running a coalition government requires a leader with a large heart, an open mind, and an inclusive approach -- qualities he believes are lacking in Modi.
The BSP, which was accused of being B-Team of the BJP, had fielded candidates in all 80 Lok Sabha seats. It had put up 35 Muslim candidates but could not win even a single seat, though garnered 9.36 per cent of votes polled in the polls.
