Assembly polls: TMC sweeps Bengal, BJP captures Assam
May 19, 2016, at 08:30 pm
Kolkata/Chennai, May 19 (IBNS) Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress stormed back to power in the West Bengal Assembly polls while the BJP snatched from Congress the state of Assam as counting for the Assembly seats in four states-West Bengal, Tamil Nadu ,Kerala, Assam- and the Union Territory of Puducherry, continues on Thursday. In south, the LDF is winning in Kerala while AIADMK is set to return in Tamil Nadu.
Will work harder till we gain trust of people: Rahul Gandhi
May 19, 2016, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) The Congress may have been routed by the results in the assembly polls of five states, but party vice president Rahul Gandhi is unwilling to surrender as he said that he will continue to be patient and is hopeful of winning back the confidence of voters.
BJP-TMC understanding affected us: Mishra in West Bengal
May 19, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) Accepting defeat, Leader of Opposition in the outgoing West Bengal Assembly and Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Surya Kanta Mishra said one of the reasons for their loss is the understanding between the TMC and the BJP.
Kerala polls: LDF continues with its winning streak as mid-day results show
May 19, 2016, at 08:14 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (IBNS) As per the update published by the Election Commission of India around 2.30pm, in Kerala, the CPI has won 15 seats and leading in 4 while the CPI-M has won 51 seats and leading in 6.
I have dedicated my whole life to the people of Tamil Nadu: J Jayalalithaa
May 19, 2016, at 08:12 pm
Chennai, May 19 (IBNS) Gearing up to rule Tamil Nadu for the second straight term as the Chief Minister, AIADMK supremo J Jayalalaithaa on Thurasday said she is committed to the cause and people of the state.
BJP's Rajagopal gives the party its first seat in Kerala Assembly
May 19, 2016, at 08:09 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (IBNS) Veteran leader from Kerala and former Union minister O Rajagopal gave the BJP its first win in Kerala Assembly by winning the Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram district, media reported.
BJP president Amit Shah congratulates Sonowal, post Assam polls
May 19, 2016, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) BJP president Amit Shah on Thursday congratulated Sarbananda Sonowal, BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate, after the party recorded a substantial lead and is on its way to form the next government in Assam.
I was never nervous about win: Mamata Banerjee on Bengal Assembly polls result
May 19, 2016, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, whose TMC is heading for a massive victory in the Assembly polls, said she was never nervous about securing a win in the state.
TMC storm blows over Bengal, BJP, AIADMK leading in Assam, TN
May 19, 2016, at 06:42 pm
Kolkata/Chennai, May 19 (IBNS) The Trinamool Congress is all set to return for a second term in West Bengal while the BJP will form the next government in Assam by removing the Congress as counting for the Assembly seats in four states-West Bengal, Tamil Nadu ,Kerala, Assam- and the Union Territory of Puducherry, continues on Thursday.
Dirty campaign failed to defeat us: Mamata; CM thanks people for returning her
May 19, 2016, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) All set to form the government again in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she is grateful to people who voted for her despite vicious propaganda against her party when at times political decorum was crossed by the rivals.
Kerala update: Cricketer Sreesanth loses in Thiruvananthapuram
May 19, 2016, at 06:03 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (IBNS) Cricketer S. Sreesanth, who was contesting the Kerala Assembly polls from Thiruvananthapuram on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket, lost to V S Sivakumar of the Indian National Congress (INC).
Assembly polls: TMC sweeps Bengal, AIADMK and BJP leading in TN and Assam respectively
May 19, 2016, at 05:53 pm
Kolkata/ Chennai, May 19 (IBNS): The Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu are all set to form government in their respective states as counting for the Assembly seats in four states-West Bengal, Tamil Nadu ,Kerala, Assam- and the Union Territory of Puducherry, continues on Thursday.
Javdekar hopeful of BJP becoming prime opponent in Bengal
May 19, 2016, at 05:50 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) Union Forest and Environment Minister Prakash Javdekar on Thursday said that he is hopeful of the BJP becoming the chief opponent party in West Bengal in the near future.
PM Modi congratulates in Assam over Assembly polls result
May 19, 2016, at 05:22 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): As the Bhratiya Janata Party is gearing up to form the government in Assam by removing the Congress from power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished party leaders in the state for the result in the Assembly polls.
Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK set to form govt. in Tamil Nadu
May 19, 2016, at 05:14 pm
Chennai, May 19 (IBNS) The Jayalalithaa led AIADMK is on their way to form the government in Tamil Nadu for the second consecutive time, as per the ongoing trends.
PM Modi congratulates Mamata, Jaya over Assembly poll results
May 19, 2016, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished both West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa as their TMC and AIADMK are surging ahead to win the Assembly polls in their respective states.
Puducherry polls: Congress, NRC in a close fight
May 19, 2016, at 05:05 pm
Puducherry, May 19 (IBNS) The Puducherry Assembly polls is set for a close contest as the trends suggest an even honours for the Congress and NRC.
Kerala: LDF leads in 90 seats against UDF's 48
May 19, 2016, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi/Thiruvananthanpuram, May 19 (IBNS) Almost three hours since counting began for the various state assembly elections, the trend in Kerala is highly in favour of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), a coalition of Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India Marxit (CPIM) and other left aligned parties.
May 19, 2016, at 04:31 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Kajol met Narendra Modi as she discussed the issue of having handwashing facilities in schools with the Prime Minister.
BJP leads in Assam, CM candidate Sonowal stresses on unity
May 19, 2016, at 04:25 pm
Guwahati, May 19 (IBNS) BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate in Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal said that in order to function as a whole, they need to 'work, live and fight together', moments after his party showed signs of forming the next government in the state.
Mamata Banerjee leading in Bhowanipore seat in Kolkata
May 19, 2016, at 03:55 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is ahead from Bhowanipore seat in Kolkata over her nearest Left Front-Congress rival Deepa Dasmunshi by over 3000 votes, after three rounds of counting.
Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK surges ahead
May 19, 2016, at 03:52 pm
Chennai, May 19 (IBNS) In a closely-contested encounter in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the AIADMK has surged ahead of its closest rival, DMK-Congress alliance, by at least 50 seats.
Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK ahead as counting progresses
May 19, 2016, at 03:50 pm
Chennai, May 19 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu is witnessing a major fight between the AIADMK and the DMK as counting of votes for the 234 Assembly seats in the state is currently underway on Thursday.
LDF crosses half-way mark in Kerala polls
May 19, 2016, at 03:41 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IBNS) Kerala's Left Democratic Front (LDF) has crossed the half-way mark in the state's assembly polls, according to latest media reports.
DMK-Congress alliance ahead in Puducherry, counting progresses
May 19, 2016, at 03:38 pm
Puducherry, May 19 (IBNS) The DMK-Congress alliance is leading in Puducherry where counting is currently going on for the 30 Assembly seats in the Union Territory.
PM Modi greets Mizoram CM on his birthday
May 19, 2016, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhalwa on his birthday.
Assam Assembly polls: BJP takes early lead
May 19, 2016, at 03:27 pm
Guwahati, May 19 (IBNS) The BJP made early gains in Assam where counting of votes for the 126 seats Assembly seats in the state is currently underway on Thursday.
Assembly Results: Mamata's TMC leading in Bengal, BJP ahead in Assam
May 19, 2016, at 03:11 pm
Kolkata/Chennai, May 19 (IBNS): Counting of votes is currently underway for the Assembly seats in four states-West Bengal, Tamil Nadu ,Kerala, Assam- and the Union Territory of Puducherry with early trends showing that Mamata Banerjee and her TMC is leading in Bengal and the LDF ahead in Kerala while the BJP is overtaking the ruling Congress in Assam.
LDF ahead in Kerala as counting progresses
May 19, 2016, at 02:34 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) Kerala's Left Democratic Front is surging ahead as counting of votes is underway for 140 seats on Thursday. The LDF is ahead in 63 seats while the UDF is ahead in 48.
TMC ahead in West Bengal as counting progresses
May 19, 2016, at 02:19 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) The ruling TMC is ahead in 30 seats in West Bengal as per the early trends while the alliance of Left and Congress is ahead in 17 seats as counting is underway for 294 assembly seats that went to polls.