Narendra Modi to Rahul Gandhi: How netas reacted to election result 2014

All the exit polls had predicted a win for BJP and the party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, but few might have predicted a landslide win of the scale that has been witnessed today. The BJP seems set to reach a majority in the Lok Sabha on its own and could cross over 300 seats along with allies. Meanwhile, the Congress might end at one of its lowest totals in its history, potentially spelling doom for the grand old party of India that was in power for the last 10 years. [caption id=“attachment_1527761” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] BJP workers celebrate. PTI[/caption] Reactions poured in from all corners congratulating the BJP and Modi. While the election battleground had witnessed a war of words within all parties they are singing a different tune now. Here are some reactions to the results today: Congress concedes defeat: Rahul Gandhi: We have done pretty badly. As vice president of the party I take full responsibility for the party’s loss. Sonia Gandhi: We accept the verdict of the people. We hope that that the party that will form the government will work with all communities of the country…The Congress will always fight on the basis of its ideals and beliefs and will never compromise on them. I would like to thank all the party workers for their work. I accept the loss.   Jairam Ramesh: The Congress has faced difficult times in the past. It has a vast reservoir of strength. It has workers in every village and every town. The resilience of the Congress will be tested, but we will come out of this. Abhishek Manu Singhvi: We have to introspect. **Captain Amarinder Singh:**I am thankful to the people and all the Congress workers in Amritsar. Satyavrat Chaturvedi: We accept the people’s verdict, time for reflection for us. What the victorious BJP said: Narendra Modi: India has won! Achhe din aane wale hain (Good days are coming.) Amit Shah: This is for the first time since 1984 that a party has gotten a clear victory. This is a victory for the country and its people. The only two seats Congress won was by the family, the same was in the case of Samajwadi Party, where they won five seats. Sushma Swaraj: This is a huge win, its even bigger than what happened in 1977. I have congratulated Modiji. Rajnath Singh: We got this spectacular victory on the basis of Narendra Modi’s dynamic leadership. This is a people’s mandate for a change. I believe that this mandate is also for Modi. Let us maintain dignity, calm during celebrations. Don’t say anything against any community. LK Advani: The mood today is against corruption and dynasty rule in the country. Every candidate, party should introspect about their performance. This kind of an election has never ever happened in the history of this country. Nitin Gadkari: We are very happy, this is above our expectations. Vasundhara Raje: Congratulate the people of India for this mandate. It is also due to the hard work of our workers. Raman Singh: New chapter in history is being written. Along with people of Chhattisgarh, I congratulate Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh. Nalin Kohli: Now no more politics of misgovernance, people have chosen Modi ji. Ananth Kumar: I am overwhelmed, I dedicate this victory to people of Bangalore. Reactions from other parties: Mamata Banerjee (TMC): I thank the people of Bengal. So far we have 34 seats. Trinamool Congress will play a greater constructive role in the country. J Jayalalithaa (AIADMK): Thank the people of Tamil Nadu for making the AIADMK the third largest party in Parliament. We will try to fulfill all the promises we have made in the election manifesto. Omar Abdullah (National Confernece): This is not the press conference I expected myself to be giving today. We haven’t yet been able to analyse the reasons for this verdict, but important lessons are to be learnt. I hope you understand I am still coming to terms with the results, but this is not the end of National Conference. Arvind Kejriwal (AAP): I congratulate Modi for winning from here(Varanasi). Thank all those who voted for me and also those who didn’t. This is the country’s verdict. Amar Singh: I offer BJP my congratulations. Like I said before I see a glimpse of Vajpayee, Advani, and Mahajan in Modi. M Kanimozhi (DMK): Let us take time and think over what happened. I congratulate the people who have won. Pinaki Mishra (BJD): I expect them (BJP) to be less hostile towards us (Odisha) Looking forward to a good state-Central Govt partnership like it should be in federal setup, no political partnership. KT Rama Rao(TRS): Entire country’s wave was in favour of Modi and BJP only. TRS stood against the wave.