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Gandhis humbled in bastion of Rae Bareli, Amethi

There was a time until recently when the Uttar Pradesh constituencies of Amethi, Sultanpur and Rae Bareli belonged to the Gandhis. Not anymore.

Riding an elephant into the sunset? The cautionary tale of Mayawati

Goodbye to the elephants. Mayawati's Lucknow safari is over for now. But the story of Dalit ki beti who dreamed of becoming Prime Minister is also a story about the power and pitfalls of the politics of symbolism.

The return of the IITian: Manohar Parrikar, Goa's next CM

Parrikar, who has been the Chief Minister twice before, will be hoping to complete his tenure this time.

Delhi has suddenly discovered me: Akhilesh Yadav

Foreign-educated, tech-savvy, down-to-earth and married to the love of his life - that and more is what makes Akhilesh Yadav what he is.

Dear Rahul, meet your worst nightmare: Akhilesh Yadav

All the political spin in the world will not save Rahul from the one great catastrophe birthed by the UP elections: the rise of Akhilesh Yadav. He is Rahul's doppelganger, the smarter, more articulate and talented scion who will not go away.

UP Results: Cong’s poll sop for weavers fails to get votes

Congress’ announcement of a financial package worth more than Rs 6,000 crores for weavers could not translate into votes for the party in Uttar Pradesh, home to more than two lakh weavers.

Sloppy comments, upmanship extend Congress wilderness in UP

Some felt that the national party failed to give a united picture in Uttar Pradesh.

Will wait for results before talking of alliances: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav ruled out becoming Chief Minister and said the party would oppose any plan to impose President's rule.

Little-known Peace Party gives Cong a scare in Rae Bareilly

Even though its ascent was predicted, the lesser known Peace Party of India's lead in the Congress stronghold of Rae Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh was completely unexpected.

Punjab Results: SAD-BJP headed for second term

The SAD-BJP combine today took a march over Congress as per the early trends in Punjab polls with ruling combine winning five seats while Congress bagging another five.

Congress leads in 31, BJP in 30 seats in Uttarakhand

Unlike the projections, the Congress is finding it tough to topple the BJP in Uttarakhand.

After election results Mayawati to meet Governor to dissolve UP assembly

Mayawati held a meeting on Sunday to pass the resolution to dissolve the UP assembly.

No question of an alliance in UP: Rajnath Singh

Former BJP President Rajnath Singh today ruled out an alliance with any party for forming government in Uttar Pradesh.

UP results disaster for Cong but bigger disaster for Rahul

With the counting of votes underway, analysts feel UP elections have shown that there is no charisma left in the Gandhi family.

Punjab 2012 Results: Amarinder Singh retains Patiala

List of winners so far from the Punjab State Assembly elections.

UP Election Results: Azamgarh rejects Congress’ double-speak

The fact that despite being at the Centre, Congress did nothing to bring justice to Azamgarh citizens shifted a sizeable chunk of vote- bank in the district to SP.

Election results: Rahul Gandhi to go from prince to kingmaker in UP?

The Congress leader might have to settle for being kingmaker if the SP is unable to get a majority on its own.

Manipur election results: the winners so far

Lok Jana Sakti Party candidate Karam Shyam defeated veteran Manipur People Party leader O Joy in the prestigious Langthabal assembly seat by over 700 votes.

Goa Results: Cong wins first seat, BJP continues to lead

The ruling Congress party appears to be heading for a setback in Goa assembly polls in which it is trailing.

Election results: SP+Cong+RLD govt in UP likely

With hung house a clear possibility, no other combination touches the half-way mark.

Priority to prevent Prez rule in UP, alliances possible: BJP

The BJP said it was happy to sit in the opposition in UP but would consider alliances in order to prevent President's rule in the state.

It's baffling if it's true: Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Cong's UP show

The Congress spokesman strenuously defended Rahul Gandhi's electioneering despite the disappointing results. "He's gone to every nook and cranny, he's provided the spirit, the euphoria, the leadership — if it doesn't translate, then it doesn't translate."