#KarnatakaElections: People rejected Congress's divisive, toxic, negative politics, says BJP
With BJP set for an impressive win in Karnataka Assembly polls, its leaders described the victory as an endorsement of PM Narendra Modi's development agenda and claimed that people have rejected the Congress's divisive, toxic, and negative agenda. BJP appears set for getting a majority as Election Commission figures show the party is leading in 112 seats and the Congress, in 68. Here's more.
Historic day for the party: Sitharaman
Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it is a historic day for the party and that the win was an endorsement of Modi's development agenda. People have rejected divisive, toxic, and negative politics of the Congress as they went for Modi's development agenda, she said.
Victory of Modi Amit Shah's strategy: Union Minister Javadekar
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad took a swipe at Congress President Rahul Gandhi, saying somebody was dreaming of becoming Prime Minister, referring to Gandhi's statement that he was ready for the job if his party wins the next Lok Sabha elections. Prakash Javadekar said the BJP won because it is a party of the masses while the Congress is a party of a dynasty.
Counting for 222 seats being held in K'taka
Polling in Karnataka was held for 222 of the 224 Assembly seats on May 12. Polling for RR Nagar seat was deferred on account of alleged electoral malpractices, while it was countermanded in Jayanagar seat following the death of the BJP candidate.
