Election Result 2022 Highlights | The BJP is set to retain power in Uttar Pradesh with a thumping majority, with its coalition of parties leading in roughly 266 of the 403 seats as counting of votes progressed on Thursday.
The BJP is also poised to return to power in Manipur and Uttarakhand in crucial state assembly elections that are seen as a barometer of the mood among voters ahead of the 2024 general election. In Goa, the race is tight and it appears as if the BJP might need the support of smaller regional parties.
The only state that the BJP juggernaut could not roll on was in Punjab where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is headed for a landslide victory. AAP will finally be able to open the account outside of the national capital territory of Delhi and will set the ball rolling on its national ambitions.
Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may emerge as the first party to retain power in the hill-state, as the exit polls on March 7 showed the party holds the edge in the recently-contested assembly elections.
The Times Now-Veto Poll predicted that the BJP is likely to win 37 seats, one above the halfway majority mark in the 70-member house. The Congress, it said, is likely to bag 31 seats, the AAP 1 and others 1.
The Jan Ki Baat survey predicted 32-41 seats for the BJP, followed by 27-35 for the Congress, 0-1 for AAP and 0-4 for others.
The Chanakya survey projected 43 seats for the BJP, whereas, the Congress was expected to secure wins in 24. The exit poll predicted a blank for the AAP and 3 seats for others including independents.
The exit poll released by C-Voter, however, predicted 32-38 seats for the Congress, 26-32 for the BJP, 0-2 for the AAP and 3-7 for others.
The Congress challenged the BJP in the contest for the 70-member assembly. The ruling BJP changed chief ministers thrice in less than six months in the hill state last year.
Polling in Uttarakhand was held in single phase on February 14.
Goa
Goa is likely to witness a fractured mandate in the recently contested assembly elections. According to the Zee-Designboxed survey, the Congress-led alliance is likely to win 14-19 constituencies, the BJP 13-18, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 0 and others 4-11. The halfway majority mark is 21.
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The CNX survey predicted 16-22 seats for the BJP, the Congress+ 11-17, AAP 0-2 and others 5-7. The Veto exit poll projected 16 seats for the Congress+, 14 for the BJP, 4 for the AAP and 6 for others.
According to the P-Marq survey, the Congress and BJP were tied at 13-17 seats in terms of projection. The BJP faced anti-incumbency in Goa.
Goa polled in single phase on February 14.
Manipur
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to retain power in Manipur by crossing the halfway-majority mark of 31 seats, suggested the exit polls released on March 7.
The party is likely to win 32-38 out of the 60 constituencies, said the Zee-Designboxed survey. The Congress was projected to emerge as a distant second with victory in 12-17 seats, whereas, the National People's Party (NPP) was predicted to win 2-4 seats and others 2-5.
The P-Marq exit poll predicted 27-31 seats for the BJP, 11-17 for the Congress, 6-10 for the NPP and 5-13 for others.
According to the Jan Ki Baat survey, the BJP is likely to win 23-28 seats, the Congress 10-14, NPP 7-8 and others 12-18.
The CNX survey predicted 26-31 seats for the BJP, 12-17 for the Congress, 6-10 for the NPP and 7-12 for others.
In 2017, the Congress had won 28 seats in the 60-member Assembly in the last elections, but the BJP formed the government after getting support from three regional parties.
Manipur assembly elections were held in two phases on February 28 and March 5.
More than 50,000 officials have been deployed for the counting of votes on Thursday in the five states where assembly polls were held recently. According to the poll panel’s guidelines, counting centres have to be disinfected before and after the counting process.
To ensure distancing norms, the counting halls have to be sufficiently big with proper ventilation, windows and exhaust fans. Despite being fully vaccinated, if anyone has Covid symptoms such as fever or cold, he or she will not be allowed inside the counting hall. Every counting official and security personnel will be provided with mask, sanitiser, face shield and hand gloves. Not more than seven counting tables will be set up in a counting hall, the poll panel had said while announcing the election schedule on January 8.
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We accept people's mandate and extend our wishes to the winners. Hoping that they (BJP) live up to their promises... Result varies in different states...with many (experienced) people losing and new people winning: Bhupesh Baghel, Congress' special supervisor in charge in UP
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Goa polls: As per Goa CEO's office, "The total percentage including EVM, Postal Ballot, and ETPBS counted in the state was 81.92% for North Goa 83.52% and South Goa 80.52%."
No untoward incident was reported in state during the counting. BJP won 20 seats, Indian National Congress Plus alliance 12, Maharastrawadi Gomantak Party 2, Trinumool Congress Party 0, Aam Aadmi party 2, Revolutionary Goan Party 1, Independent 3.
In Ponda Assembly Constituency, recount of votes was asked by MGP candidate. Application for recount from Valanka Alemao and Mohammad from Navelim constituency and application of D’silva Savio from Velim was rejected as the applications were not as per ECI guidelines.
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | SP chief Akhilesh Yadav defeats BJP's Prof SP Singh Baghel by over 67,000 votes in Karhal
In Karhal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhliesh Yadav defeated BJP's Prof SP Singh Baghel by 67,504 votes. Contestants were SP chief and former CM Akhilesh Yadav, BJP's SP Singh Baghel and BSP's Kuladip Narayan.
Akhilesh Yadav is said to have chosen this constituency because it is a party stronghold and also because it falls in west UP, where there is a simmering discontent over the farm laws. Read the full story here
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya loses Sirathu by 7337 votes; Pallavi Patel declared winner
"I accept the mandate in Sirathu," tweets UP Deputy CM and BJP leader Keshav Prasad Maurya after losing to Samajwadi Party's Pallavi Patel by a margin of 7,337 votes.
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | How BJP's victory has repeated history after 37 years in Uttar Pradesh
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) unprecedented victory in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election means it would be the first time in 37 years that an incumbent party that ran the government for full five years in the state has been voted to power for a second consecutive term.
The incumbent Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the BJP to victory after a high-decibel election campaign with thrust on the party's development agenda at the Centre and in the state, along with welfarism. Read the full story here
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | BJP scores 3-2 in Ayodhya district in first poll after Ram Mandir order
Among the five assembly segments, the electoral contest in Ayodhya Sadar was the most keenly watched as the Ram temple is being constructed in this constituency. The BJP was able to retain the seat, with incumbent MLA Ved Prakash defeating his nearest Samajwadi Party (SP) rival Tej Narayan.
The BJP also registered a win in Bikapur, where Abhay Singh Chauhan, the son of incumbent MLA Shobha Singh Chauhan, scored a victory against his nearest challenger, the SP's Firoz Khan. Read the full story here
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | PM Modi talks about Ukraine crisis, evacuation efforts in victory speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on March 10: “It is unfortunate that even when thousands of Indian students, Indian citizens were stranded in Ukraine, there was talk of breaking the morale of the country. These people also tried to malign Operation Ganga. This is a big concern for the future of India.”
He added: “The aftermath of (Ukraine-Russia) war will be borne by every country. India has financial, defence, security, political ties with nations fighting the war...We import oil such as sunflower oil...International prices of coal, gas, fertilizers rising rapidly across the world.”
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Uttarakhand polls: BJP's Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, daughter of former Uttarakhand CM BC Khanduri, wins Kotdwar seat by a margin of 3687 votes against Congress' Surendra Singh Negi
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I congratulate all those who have won including AAP in Punjab. We are taking the results positively. We will expand our party base in UP and will see good results after 5 years. There will be no effect of the results on Mahavikas Aghadi: Maharashtra Minister and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray
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A day will come when sun will set on dynastic politics in country; people indicated this in these polls as well: PM Modi
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“It is our good fortune that BJP has got so much affection, received so much blessings from the mothers, sisters, and daughters of India,” says PM Narendra Modi
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | Goa Elections final results are in: BJP wins 20 seats, Congress 11
In Goa, BJP wins 20, Congress 11, Aam Aadmi Party and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 2 each, Goa Forward Party & Revolutionary Goans Party 1 each, and Independent 3.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “The Bharatiya Janata Party has created history in Uttarakhand too, as, for the first time, a party has returned to power in the state for a second term.”
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2022 Assembly poll win to set tone for 2024 national elections: PM Modi“When we formed the government in 2019 (at Centre), 'experts' said it was because of the 2017 victory (in Uttar Pradesh)....I believe the same 'experts' will say that the 2022 election result will decide the fate of the 2024 national elections,” says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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In UP, Goa, and Manipur, BJPs vote share has increased in spite of being in power, the people of Goa have given us an opportunity for the third time: PM Modi
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Poll results highlight people's approval for BJP's pro-poor, pro-active governance: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to party workers at the BJP headquarter in Delhi: “Governance delivery has been made better and transparent in last few years, delivering poor their rights. Poll results highlight people's stamp of strong approval for BJP's pro-poor pro-active governance.”
He added: “I am not going to rest until the poor get their rights; we will reach out to every poor person and those who are entitled to benefits.”
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It’s a day of zest, festivities; this enthusiasm is for India's democracy: PM Modi“It is a day of zest and festivities; this enthusiasm is for India's democracy,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told BJP workers on the party's win in the 2022 Assembly polls. Barring Punjab, which saw an AAP clean sweep, the Bharatiya Janata Party will be forming the governmentin the states that went to the polls this year, namely, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Goa.
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Uttar Pradesh has given many prime ministers but for first time it has re-elected a CM after he served a full term: PM Modi
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We will form a high-level committee after forming the govt to implement the Uniform Civil Code. The committee will prepare a draft and we will implement it in Uttarakhand as we've promised to the people of the state: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun
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Thank you, Manipur! The historic victory that we have achieved today is a testament to the people's faith in the dynamic leadership of PM Narendra Modi and citizen-centric governance. My heartiest congratulations to all the Karyakartas of BJP: Manipur CM N Biren Singh
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PM Modi worked for the underprivileged. PM Modi changed the country's politics from 'Bhai-Bhatijawad' to politics of development. We won Manipur & Uttarakhand. Our workers worked hard for this victory. We continue this effort for the 2024 general elections: BJP president JP Nadda
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his victory speech at the BJP headquarters in Delhi: “We had said before that Holi will start from March 10...It's a 'victory 4' by our NDA workers...I thank all voters for participating in this festival of democracy and ensuring BJP this victory. For the first time, a CM will be elected for a second term in Uttar Pradesh.”
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | PM Modi delivers victory speech at BJP headquarters in Delhi
PM Modi congratulates BJP workers for putting in tremendous efforts for the assembly polls and helping win the hearts of the public. He is currently at the Bharatiya Janata Party's headquarters delivering the victory speech after BJP's stellar performance in the 2022 Assembly elections.
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | JP Nadda thanks PM Modi for BJP hattrick in Goa
“The election results have put a stamp on the schemes launched by PM Modi. People have continuously voted for BJP. Since 2014 people are blessing BJP. This is the first time that a Chief Minister came into power again in UP. We're making a hat-trick in Goa,” said BJP president JP Nadda.
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BJP's newly-elected MLA from Champawat Kailash Gahtori and Kapkot's Suresh Gadiya have expressed their willingness to give up their respective seats for Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami lost from the Khatima Assembly constituency by a margin of 6,579 votes.
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | No prominent member from Badal family in Punjab Assembly for first time in 30 years
The sweep by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab elections has meant that there will be no member in the assembly from Badals, the state's most prominent political family.
Political heavyweights from the Badals in the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) including party patriarch and five-term chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, his son, and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, lost to AAP candidates from seats considered party strongholds. Read the full story here
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | There has been a success but it's 80-20:
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on losing UP elections
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on March 10: “The people of Uttar Pradesh decided to give power to the BJP; I respect the decision of public. I thank AIMIM's state president, workers, members, and the public who voted for us. Our efforts were quite a lot, but the results didn't come as per our expectations. We will work hard again.”
He added: “All political parties trying to hide their defeat by raising EVM issues, it's not EVM's fault, but the chip in people's minds. There has been a success but it's 80-20. We'll start working again from tomorrow and I believe we'll do better next time.”
“Minorities of Uttar Pradesh have been used as vote banks only... BJP won in Lakhimpur Kheri as well, that's why I'm saying it's an 80-20 win; this 80-20 situation will stay for years. People need to understand that... Our spirits are still high.”
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on losing UP elections
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on March 10: “The people of Uttar Pradesh decided to give power to the BJP; I respect the decision of public. I thank AIMIM's state president, workers, members, and the public who voted for us. Our efforts were quite a lot, but the results didn't come as per our expectations. We will work hard again.”
He added: “All political parties trying to hide their defeat by raising EVM issues, it's not EVM's fault, but the chip in people's minds. There has been a success but it's 80-20. We'll start working again from tomorrow and I believe we'll do better next time.”
“Minorities of Uttar Pradesh have been used as vote banks only... BJP won in Lakhimpur Kheri as well, that's why I'm saying it's an 80-20 win; this 80-20 situation will stay for years. People need to understand that... Our spirits are still high.”
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Firstly, the Central Parliamentary Board meeting will be held and central observers will be selected. Central observers will come to Goa & legislature party meeting will be held, then we'll go to the Governor to stake a claim for govt formation in the state: BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | Charanjit Channi: Star for 111 days, Dalit leader now back to humdrum politics
Till some months ago, Charanjit Singh Channi was just another minister in Amarinder Singh's Congress government. And when the party decided to replace the veteran leader as the chief minister in Punjab, Channi wasn't even in the list of obvious front-runners. But after the Congress made the surprise decision, Channi took to his new role as CM with enthusiasm, announcing sops, featuring in full-page newspaper advertisements, and even participating in a game of hockey. Read the full story here
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | AAP sweeps Punjab with three-fourths majority
According to official EC trends for Punjab elections, the AAP has won in 79 and is leading on 13, Congress has won in 13 and is leading on 5, Shiromani Akali Dal is leading on 3, BJP on 2, and BSP and Independent have won one each.
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | BJP to form govt in Goa with full majority as 3 independents pledge support
Three independent MLAs have given us their letter of support, so we will form the government with a full majority, Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade said on March 10.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said in his victory speech: “Everyone had their eyes on UP, given the vastness of the state. I am thankful to the people for making us win with a majority...Under PM Modi's leadership we will be forming govts in UP, Goa, Manipur, and Uttarakhand.
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | People voted for nationalism, good governance, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath in victory speech
“Amid fervour, we have to stay focused...When we were fighting COVID, they (Opposition) were conspiring against us...By making us win people have once again voted for nationalism, good governance. It's our responsibility to continue working on these issues,” says Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in his victory speech
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | After 35 yrs, a UP CM is returning to power for 2nd term
With the BJP winning more than 250 seats, Yogi Adityanath has become the first Uttar Pradesh CM to return to power for a second term in the last 35 years
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"We have received thumping majority under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," says Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after historic BJP win in the state.
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | In North Goa, BJP wins 10 seats, Congress 6
“Out of 19 seats in North Goa, 10 seats have been won by candidates of BJP, 6 seats have been won by Indian National Congress and one each by MGP, Revolutionary Goans Party, and an independent candidate,” said Ajit Roy, North Goa collector
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Former IPS officer and BJP candidate Asim Arun has won from the Kannauj assembly seat.
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AAP's Amritsar East candidate Jeevanjot Kaur on beating Congress' Sidhu and SAD's Majithia: “It is the victory of the people of Punjab. My ticket was announced around December 3 ...Got positive indication during door-to-door campaigns that Punjab has overcome identity politics.”
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath will shortly be holding a press conference, where he is likely to give his winning speech after registering a landslide victory in Gorakhpur.
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | A look at the battle in key UP seats
Here are the latest updates from the following key seats in Uttar Pradesh:
- In Jewar, BJP's candidate Dhirendra Singh defeated Rashtriya Lok Dal candidate Avtar Singh Bhadana by 56,315 votes.
- In Mehnaun, BJP's candidate Vinay Kumar defeated SP candidate Nandita Shukla by 23,218 votes.
- Prominent OBC face and former minister in Yogi Aditynath’s cabinet, Swami Prasad Maurya has lost the Fazilnagar seat by over 36,000 votes.
- SP chief Akhliesh Yadav leads by over 66,000 votes in Karhal against BJP's Prof SP Singh Baghel.
- SP's Shivpal Singh Yadav leads by over 87,000 votes in Jaswantnagar against BJP's Vivek Shakya.
- SP's Mohammad Azam Khan leads by over 61,000 votes in Rampur against BJP's Akash Saxena.
- SP's Dr Pallavi Patel leads by over 2,500 votes in Sirathu against BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya.
- BJP's candidate and sitting CM Yogi Adiytanath leads by over 62,000 votes in Gorakhpur Urban against SP's Subhawati Upendra Dutt Shukla.
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BJP will form govt in 4 states. It's very clear that in 2024 there will be a BJP govt once again under the leadership of PM Modi and PM Modi's dream of 'New India' will be fulfilled. I am confident that we will return to power in Karnataka in 2023: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
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Water and pollution issues will arise even more, as AAP will be our neighbour in Delhi and Punjab... there is a conflict between Punjab-Haryana for water issues and between Delhi-Haryana for water supply. We will see how they rule: Haryana CM and BJP leader Manohar Lal Khattar said on AAP emerging as the clear winner in 2022 Punjab Assembly elections.
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“We don't believe in politics of revenge. There needs to be a change, which has been brought by the people of Haridwar Rural. Our workers have worked very hard. We will work for people,” says Anupama Rawat, daughter of Congress leader Harish Rawat
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | Swami Prasad Maurya loses from Fazilnagar
Swami Prasad Maurya, who had quit the BJP to join the Samajwadi Party, has lost from Fazilnagar. Bharatiya Janata Party’s Surendra Kumar Kushwaha won the seat by more than 27,000 votes.
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | We will learn from this, says Rahul Gandhi after ‘humbly accepting people’s verdict’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter on March 10 and wrote: “Humbly accept the people’s verdict. Best wishes to those who have won the mandate. My gratitude to all Congress workers and volunteers for their hard work and dedication. We will learn from this and keep working for the interests of the people of India.”
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SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is not at fault, he contested on his own. He shouldn't think about the polling results as he has higher stature in this country. He has fought better than before: NCP chief Sharad Pawar
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The people of Punjab defeated BJP and Congress and gave a mandate to Aam Aadmi Party. There was anger against PM Modi in the hearts of Punjab farmers... BJP will have to wait for 2.5 years in Maharashtra: NCP chief Sharad Pawar
Assembly Elections Result 2022 LIVE Updates | I have won with low margins, but BJP won with majority: Goa CM
It was very challenging for me as I was campaigning state-wise but couldn't reach my own constituency. My workers campaigned for me. I have won with low margins, but we (BJP) have won with a majority. It's a big deal.20 seats confirmed, three confirmed their support: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
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Pushkar Singh Dhami has lost by around 7,000 votes. The incumbent Chief Minister of Uttarakhand had contested elections on a BJP ticket from the Khatima constituency. Dhami had previously won from the same seat in 2012 and 2017.
