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 5;2 &-3 3     Mamata won from Wayanad with a Banerjee, who had emerged as record margin, but his humil-   odi hai to mumkin hai. the most vocal critic of the iating defeat at the hands of MThe evocative tagline of Prime Minister during the poll in the family pock- the BJP campaign aptly reflects campaign. All the seven phas- et borough of Amethi is the &:: 7721:;     the party’s massive victory in es of the polls were marred by cruelest blow the BJP has the polls. The brand violence, and both the PM inflicted on the Congress chief. tating that the landslide ‘Modi’ has outshone every and BJP chief had The results show that in Srepeat mandate has sur- competitor, be it regional warned that those engaged in direct contest with the BJP, the prised the whole world and put satraps or Congress president bloodletting will pay for it Congress has no chance to forward a “new narrative” for Rahul Gandhi, who found few after the elections. Now, that survive. The two parties were for waging a decisive bat- takers for his “chowkidar chor the BJP stands neck and neck locked in direct contest on tle against poverty, Prime hai” jibe at the PM. with the TMC in terms of 184 seats, of which 174 went to Minister on The result shows the BJP tally and its voting percentage the BJP. Thursday promised that he has emerged as a pan-India has increased phenomenally, There is no denying the would go all-out to live up to force as the saffron party made the party is expected to make fact that and nation- the “big trust” reposed on him big inroad into the strongly a big push to grab power in the alism were the two most by the people. The PM said he poverty next five-year. Taking protected fortresses of Mamata State in next Assembly polls. prominent agenda for the BJP. would carry all political parties a dig at Left parties and their Banerjee’s and The West Bengal result No surprise Sadhvi Pragya along to make the country alleged commitment to the Navin Patnaik’s Odisha. Except shows that, like in every other Singh Thakur was able to van- prosperous and strong. welfare of workers, he said the Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the part of India, there has been a quish veteran Digvijaya Singh Modi, who walked into BJP Government provided footprint of the BJP is clearly significant consolidation of despite calling Nathuram the BJP headquarters in the pension to 40 crore labourers visible all over the country. Hindu voters in the State with Godse a nationalist. Giriraj evening along with party chief in the unorganised sector. The result emphatically 27 per cent Muslim population. Singh’s massive victory over Amit Shah to a tumultuous Even as Shah in his address negated pre-poll calculations The BJP’s strategy to centre its Kanhaiya Kumar is also reflec- welcome with thousands of to workers directly attacked that the coming together of campaign around Hindutva tion of the success of the party’s workers chanting “Modi- dynasty, caste and politics of anti-BJP forces in several States paid off rich dividends. Hindutva agenda. Modi”, “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and appeasement and the setback could stop Modi’s juggernaut The BJP victory is all the The BJP victory is “Vande Mataram’, said the ulti- they got in the poll results, the there. While the ’s more significant because the undoubtedly fuelled by the mate victor in the elections are Prime Minister said he would mahagathbhandhan of party crossed halfway mark of support of all sections and people of India who “ fought let go of what happened during Samajhwadi Party and BSP did 50 per cent seats in 17 States caste, but it is believed that even the polls”. polls and run the Government pull down the BJP a bit, but in such as , , a significant section of the He said political pundits with the consensus of all. Bihar, , , , UP, Muslim voted for the saffron will have to re-visit their tools “Governments are formed and Maharashtra, no one could , outfit. Senior to analyse the repeat “prachand by majority but run by con- withstand the force of the all- among others. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas bahumat” (massive mandate)” sensus of all”, he said adding pervasive Modi wave. The Congress will have a Naqvi put this number to 30 saying “this is new India”. “we have to look ahead” and The outcome is particular- lot to think after its pathetic per cent. Taking a dig at political taken even our political rivals ly worrisome for West Bengal show. Rahul Gandhi may have Continued on Page 4 parties deriving their suste- with us for making India a nance from the “tag of secu- prosperous and strong country. larism”, Modi said they were ;   silenced by the big political vic-     $      tory of BJP in 2014. “2014 tak  ()  us jamat ne bolna band kar    < diya”, he said saying they were  ;   “de-masked”.      Vowing that he would go       beyond caste-based considera-   ;  <; &:: 772 1)-      General elections. tions, the Prime Minister said, "++         The States where the “Caste-based political parties   L 1/  fter its success in the three Congress could not even open received a big shock this elec- AAssembly elections last its account include Rajasthan, tion”, adding, “with the spirit      year, the Congress once again Gujarat, , Haryana, which prevailed during free-   <( performed miserably against Uttarakhand, Odisha, Jammu dom movement we can remove      the BJP at the national level. Kashmir and Himachal poverty during 2019 to 24”.   <= The party president Rahul Pradesh. Apart from these, the Detailing his welfare   Gandhi faced the mortification Congress also has no presence schemes which fulfilled aspi-     of a humiliating defeat at the in Andaman and Nicobar, rations of youth, farmers,         hands of Smriti Irani in the Dadra and Nagar Haveli, labourers and middle-class, <9     family bastion of Amethi. Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Modi said his Government   55  The party scored a duck in , Mizoram, Sikkim                               P     would fast-track its war against L (  $ 18 States and saw nine of its and .  !"#$%&      '  (  )*'    former Chief Ministers biting The UPA which has      the dust. For the second time, Congress as its main con-         the grand old party did not get stituents could not even touch % %  R !      enough number to bag leader three digit figure with its major      of Opposition post in the Lok alliance partners like NCP, & 2 !-:1   Sabha. JD(S) and others showing a dis-  2/ 1:/2   According to   ing from the Malda South seat. L   While Rahul lost from mal performance. !" last reports — even   Making a record of sorts the Amethi, there were no takers Senior Congress leaders eft and Congress were blown off, as VVPATs were   Left Front not only transferred 23 ; P  for sister in who lost included Lok Sabha >    #++9 LTMC lost much of its roof in the being counted — the ruling Trinamool per cent votes to the saffron out- :5 UP. The party lost all the seats from   %       Saffron Fani as 2019 election results on Congress was leading in 22 seats con- fit but also for the first time since   where Priyanka campaigned or Kalaburgi in Karnataka, former      ()   Thursday saw BJP seriously denting ceding 12 seats to the BJP which was 1955 drew a blank sending no MP   < conducted road-shows. Delhi CM Shiela Dikshit from   ()-?    % ’s stronghold. leading in 18 seats. from the erstwhile Red citadel. !    The only face saver for North East Delhi, former M:         In an extraordinarily polarised The Congress which won Percentage-wise the TMC %   Congress was Kerala (15) and Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijay       atmosphere, the Lok Sabha poll results four seats in 2014 was leading in polled about 43 per cent votes while   Punjab (8) which helped the Singh from Bhopal, former  

   “Question marks on ECI are 2014, we agree that there was not a healthy sign for the Modi wave, but this time cir-     &'(   n the clear win of democratic well being of our cumstances were different. In OBharatiya Janata Party in country. fact in Haridwar, there was so Lok Sabha elections 2019, the Prime Minister Narendra much opposition to BJP can-     has executed the sition shall have to do Anulom Vilom smaller Opposition parties in Modi campaigned and inter- didate Ramesh Pokhriyal same.”Ramdev further Pranayam, recite Bhagvad Gita and Uttarakhand including acted with voters for BJP as Nishank. We believe that eiterating his support for said that Modi had vision Indian politics has to return on basic Samajwadi Party, Bahujan PM of the country and not as democracy in India is under RPrime Minister Narendra which he executed and agendas of Gau, Ganga and Gayatri. Samaj Party and Uttarakhand a candidate, which of course attack.”Media co-ordinator of Modi, Yoga guru Swami the people of India placed He said those Indians who used Kranti Dal have accepted the gave advantage to BJP in these UKD, Sunil Dhyani said, “The Ramdev has said that the vic- faith in his visionary to abuse Vande Matram song and verdict of voters. elections. fact that we have become a tory of BJP is on account of approach. were critical of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” However, senior leader of It is for ECI to object, but marginalised party in our own Modi’s intention, policies, He said attempts will have to take a lesson from Modi’s Samajwadi Party in they remained quiet on the state is because of the incapa- strong character and leadership were made to divide the win. Uttarakhand, SN Sachan ques- subject. ECI should be an bility of our own leaders. along with the faith of 125 people with casteism, Regarding the agenda before the tioned the response of the independent entity and should Had former state presi- crore Indians who believe that dynastic politics, dividing country, Ramdev said, on issues like Election Commission of India not be influenced by any polit- dents such as Diwakar Bhatt, he will take the country to new OBC, Muslims, Dalit, and Ram Mandir, ban on cow slaughter, (ECI) to the objections that were ical party. The parliamentary Narayan Singh Jantwal, Kashi heights. farmers which the people clean Ganga, economic and social jus- raised by opposition parties campaign in our country is Singh Airy, Trivendra Panwar Modi had delivered in the of India have rejected in tice, agriculture, health issues, black throughout the elections.Sachan slowly turning into one like the and BD Raturi participated in past five years and given a the elections. money, corruption, some national said, “Samajwadi Party accepts presidential campaign in USA. the elections as candidates, vision to the country for 2030, Lauding the manage- issues like Section 370, uniform civil the decision of voters but we BJP sought vote for Modi and things would’ve turned out to said Ramdev while adding that ment of BJP national code and pride in Indian culture, are still doubtful of Electronic not for their candidates. ” be different. Our senior lead- the Modi era has begun now. president Amit Shah, Modi will talk on these issues and Voting Machines (EVMs). In BSP State president ers are the biggest reason Reacting to the election Ramdev said, “Amit Shah achieve a positive result on these. the ballot system earlier a Kuldeep Baliyan said, “The behind our poor performance. results, Ramdev said, “Under used to say that wishes to The foundations of the develop- voter used to be sure about the way members of BJP hacked Diwakar Bhatt rather than Modi’s leadership, we will be see the BJP as an invinci- ment of India were laid in past five vote that he had cast, but EVMs, the result was already focusing on our candidate able to communicate with the ble party and he has made years with some progress also being when we cast our votes pre-planned. Earlier too they readily gave support to inde- superpowers like Russia, Japan, the party so for the next achieved. The second term for Modi through these machines one kept repeating that they will pendent candidate Gopalmani America and Britain at equal 10-15 years.”Targetting will be for ensuring fulfillment of the can never be sure.”He added, win more than 300 seats. In Maharaj.” level instead of being submissive. Modi ji had a vision for that and he the Congress, he said that the oppo- same, he added.         . .      $         % s A(BJP) won all the five seats in Uttarakhand, the first time    voters in expressed mixed reactions to the victory. Youths stated that the    charges for the Char Dham. opposition blaming defeat on The fixed charges propos- Electronic Voting Machines or filling the final two slots al was however not accepted by (EVM) is useless and unnec- Fof helicopter services for two out of nine companies essary. Kedarnath, the re-tender pro- while the other seven compa- However, some voters cedure was completed on nies have started operating opined that a fair re-checking Thursday. flights on the Kedarnath route. should be done. Ravinder According to official On the request of Singh Rawat said, “The BJP sources from Uttarakhand Rudraprayag district magis- won in Uttarakhand because of Civil Aviation Authority trate Mangesh Ghildiyal, the great work done by the (UCADA), four companies UCADA has allowed Pinnacle party. Our Prime Minister had applied. Aviation and Krystal Aviation Narendra Modi has placed The names of the compa- to operate for the time being. India as a powerful country in front of the world in the last five years. majority of people especially in other leader more capable than tion blaming the credibility of nies which have been finalised It is also worth mentioning Also, I believe that the Uttarakhand which is why they Narendra Modi who has con- EVM is right. will be declared on Friday. here that this year too, L 3   8 opposition parties blaming won. stantly been enhancing his There should be a fair After that the Directorate UCADA has received com- EVMs for their loss is futile. I There could be some sub- own and the nation’s worth checking of the General of Civil Aviation plaints regarding anomalies in  28  3-M voted and saw the slip of my stance in the allegations regard- nationally and globally. machines.”Shyamal Bahuguna (DGCA) will conduct an the ticketing of helicopter ser- candidate which I believe was ing EVMs leveled by the oppo- The allegation of the oppo- said, “BJP winning in all the inspection of the helicopters vices. 3  23 <L genuine to prove that my vote sition so a fair check should be sition, however, can be true five seats from Uttarakhand and the helipads. Acting on the complaints, was given to the candidate I done by the officials in charge.” which should be was surprising. It is pertinent to mention Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 289 3 3 selected.” Bani Thapa said, “I think checked.”Another first time From five constituency here that taking cognisance of of UCADA, Dilip Jawalkar 8    3 Another first time voter the BJP’s victory is not that of voter Vivek Chauhan opined, seats, at least two had good the complaints of over-charg- has issued notice to all seven Srishti Chajjer said, “The BJP’s a party but of an ideology of “The outcome was obvious candidates from Congress. ing for helicopter services dur- companies for handing over 3  32 victory was expected.I am not unity which was supported by because of the negative pub- The allegations leveled by the ing Char Dham Yatra last year, the list of online ticket book- a supporter but I feel the party the voters of the state. licity of Congress in the state. opposition parties I feel are Uttarakhand government ing that their respective portals has a stronger impact on the I also feel that there is no Also, I think the opposi- not very valid.” determined fix minimal are showing till June 13. 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   by the PM will ensure more # development in future.”Another eacting to the victory of woman voter Bimla Devi RBharatiya Janta Party (BJP) opined, “I voted for BJP and am     BJP’s victory and Congress’ the president of SIIDCUL in the parliamentary elections happy to see the results. defeat. Industrial Association, Arun a majority of women voters Congress was never an option wave of cheer gripped var- By 2 pm when Nishank Saraswat said, “A strong oppo- here opined that the second for me. Aious segments of Haridwar was leading by over 1.40 lakh sition is necessary in a healthy term of Prime Minister They did nothing in their city residents after trends of the votes over his rival Congress democracy which the Congress Narendra Modi will ensure tenure which is why the voter Lok Sabha elections started candidate Ambrish Kumar, has failed to be.It is failing to act the growth and development of chose the right option.”Bharti coming after five rounds of long time Congress supporter as a responsible opposition. women.Vaishali Pandey said, Rawat said, “Narendra Modi counting with BJP candidate PS Chauhan said, “The charis- Congress still does not want to “The BJP’s victory is the out- has promoted women empow- from Haridwar Ramesh ma of Modi continues. accept the verdict and contin- come of the majority viewing erment. Pokhriyal Nishank leading over BJP’s victory is based on its ues to defend its misinforma- Narendra Modi as a capable From issuing ration cards his opponent from Congress, own standing while there was tion narratives. Prime Minister to represent to women security the various Ambrish Kumar. hopeless projection of They need to do intro- them. His win defies all the schemes of the government Free Lassi offer and Halwa Congress. The reasons behind spection.”Some citizens opined allegations leveled by the oppo- boosted women development announcements were doing Modi’s spectacular win could that the bigger the win, the big- sition against the party. which was not that visible dur- rounds on social media while be many but according to me ger is the responsibility. Modi’s I am happy as the BJP gov- ing the term of the Congress- some serious political observers the major reason was Hindu suporters must digest this win ernment started many schemes led government. The BJP gov- were busy making their posts nationalism. Also, the Congress with grace instead of indulging for the development of women ernment has always supported on Facebook and Twitter giv- had no alternative to in rowdiness on the roads in in the last five years. It is also women’s growth which is why ing their own analysis of the Modi.”Expressing his views, the name of celebration. obvious that the various steps the party won all the seats.” %            '      (      )*+,-.$/   

    be equal distribution of students were accepted. Only one appli- tres only.” in all schools but many times cation was rejected of a student Speaking on the challenges ight to Education Act education authorities send who was from Bhimgoda area which the schools face while Rrequires private schools to hordes of applications to us which is about five kilometres admitting students from poor set aside 25 per cent free seats for unaided schools, which is sim- from our school while the rule background, Pandey added that students from economically ply impossible to handle.” says that the school has to initially when they come to weaker sections (EWS) which is Govind Jaiswal, district edu- admit the student living in school, most of them are used to a good initiative feel all educa- cation officer, secondary edu- vicinity of one or two kilome- speaking rough language. tionists. But with it comes with cation, reasons that 25 per cent certain challenges which the quota is of the strength of the private schools and students school in the lowest class. “If the face. applications received for the All private schools have to school are more as is usually the admit 25 per cent children from case, we draw lots and send weaker sections and underpriv- forth to private schools under ileged groups within two kilo- categories of 2E and 2D. 2E is meters of the school in class I or for economically weaker sec- the lowest class in school, says tions and 2D for scheduled the RTE.About the initiative caste, scheduled tribes and oth- undertaken, Swami Sharad Puri, ers. the founder of Shivdale School When asked about it, Delhi said, “Government has created Public School, Ranipur, prin- good opportunity for children cipal KC Pandey said, "Since from weaker sections. Education 2012 we have admitted 120 is birthright of every child but poor students under RTE Act. unless it becomes a collective Last year there were nine stu- responsibility, the aim gets dilut- dent applications which we        ,         '       ed and far fetched. There should had received and eight of them

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   party workers raised slogans in dejection. “We need to intro- ner. Their machinery was favour of Prime Minister spect on the failure. Our party much more efficient than ours s the initial trends on start Narendra Modi. The workers should accept that the BJP and they outwitted us in every Aof counting started giving also smeared gulal on each fought the election systemat- field,’’ said a senior indication of BJP’s victory, the other while congratulating ically and in a planned man- party worker. party offices of BJP and each other. In the after- Congress presented pictures noon the chief minister which were markedly different Trivendra Singh Rawat    !"#  "" & '"(# )       &"  *#" *! from one another. As most of accompanied by cabinet the exit polls had given a clear Minister Madan Kaushik, majority to the BJP, the party candidate from Tehri Lok workers sensing their victory Sabha, Mala Rajya Laxmi had gathered at the state party Shah, former chief min- office located on Balbir Road ister Bhagat Singh in large numbers in the morn- Koshyari and Mayor of ing. In anticipation of the vic- Muncipal Corporation of tory, the BJP had made elab- Dehradun ( MCD), Sunil orate arrangements at the state Uniyal Gama arrived in party office. A big TV screen the office to join the cel- was installed at the office for ebration. On their arrival the workers. As the TV news the party workers burst channels started airing lead of crackers and distributed BJP in the elections more sweets. party workers, leaders and While BJP office was sympathisers started gathering bustling with activity and at the office. At around 11.45 celebration, Rajiv am when, the party candidates Bhawan, the state party in all the five seats of office on busy Rajpur Uttarakhand got substantial road wore a deserted lead over their rivals an look. A lock was placed impromptu celebration start- on the door of the office ed in the office. On the beats of the Pradesh Congress of drums, enthusiastic BJP Committee (PCC) chief workers started dancing. Pritam Singh. Other Among the leaders, Rajpur Congress leaders who are road MLA, Khajan Das was regularly seen in the first to arrive in the office, he office were also conspic- was closely followed by the uous by their absence. minister of state for higher Some party workers education, Dhan Singh Rawat. though were sitting in On arrival of these leaders, the the office with a look of "     !"     1     2     #           "/

         3  government. For former chief of the 0  1/  he State Meteorological iding on a Modi wave, the national cricket bodies Anurag TCentre has issued a yellow Rruling Bharatiya Janata Thakur this was the fourth   /  %  warning of strong gusty winds Party (BJP) in Himachal consecutive victory. He won by likely to prevail at isolated Pradesh retained all the four over 3.81 lakh votes against places in plains of the state on Lok Sabha seats in the state as Congress legislator Ram Lal    was done. The sealed control For counting of 4775517 Friday. its candidates won by a huge Thakur. units of the EVMs stored in the votes in all five Lok Sabha con- Light to moderate rainfall margins on Thursday. From Kangra, the largest ounting of votes in all 13 strong rooms were brought by stituencies, the EC had made and thunderstorm are likely to Hamirpur sitting MP Lok Sabha constituency in the Ccentres in the state went off the polling personnel to the arrangements in 13 counting occur at a few places especial- Anurag Thakur, Kangra can- state in terms of voters, the BJP peacefully on Thursday with counting centres. The EC had centres where counting was ly in the mountainous regions didate Kishan Kapoor, Shimla had fielded Cabinet Minister Election Commission (EC) placed 14 tables in each assem- held on 862 tables. of the state. candidate Suresh Kashyap and Kishan Kapoor, 68, after drop- making foolproof arrange- bly segment. To prevent any untoward In the provisional state Mandi sitting MP Ram ping veteran leader Shanta ments for the counting. On the At every table three per- incident, the commission had capital Dehradun, the meteo- Swaroop Sharma won their Kumar, against two-time day, the officials involved in the sonnel were stationed, one deployed nine companies of rological centre has forecast the seats by defeating their near- Congress legislator Pawan counting of votes faced prob- who opened the control unit Central Reserve Police Force ( possibility of rain and thun- est Congress rivals. Kajal. Kapoor defeated Kajal lems due to failure of the QR and pressed the result button CRPF) and 35 companies of derstorm in some areas. The main contest was by a margin of more than 4.47 scanning machines which while another personnel noted state armed police. In addition The maximum and mini- between the Congress and the lakh votes. In the Shimla resulted in delay in counting of down the result 14000 personnel of mum temperatures are expect- BJP. (reserved) seat, it was an ex- postal ballots. displayed even as the third one, was also ed to be about 37 degree Chief Minister Jai Ram serviceman versus an ex-ser- In Dehradun, the counting the observer overviewed the stationed around the counting Celsius and 21 degree Celsius Thakur thanked all the voters viceman. Colonel Dhani Ram of votes was done at Maharana entire process. centres. respectively. for the landslide victory of the Shandil (retired), who was Pratap Sports College. The Meanwhile failure of the After the counting of the Meanwhile the maximum ,& party. He told reporters here the Congress candidate, lost by counting of votes was done at QR scanners caused anxiety to EVMs, the five Voter Verifiable and minimum temperatures that the victory confirms that over 3.23 lakh votes to BJP the level of assembly segments. the polling personnel. These Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs) recorded at various places of     &  % people have expressed faith nominee and former Indian In Dehradun counting cen- scanners were to scan the QR from every assembly segment the state on and confidence in the pro- Air Force (IAF) officer Suresh tre, the EVMs of seven assem- code of the service votes. The were randomly picked. The Thursday were 37.7 degree % 23/ $)' grammes and policies of his Kashyap. bly segments falling under in Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), voter slips of these machines Celsius and 22.2 degree Celsius / $   Tehri parliamentary con- Sowjanya said that after the fail- were verified with the elec- respectively in Dehradun, 40.1 stituency and three con- ure of QR scans, the service tronic data fed in the machine degree Celsius and 21 degree stituencies (Doiwala, voters were manually matched before the agents of the candi- Celsius in Pantnagar, 25.4 Celsius in Mukteshwar and degree Celsius respectively in     888 Dharampur and Rishikesh) with the QR code. dates. degree Celsius and 13.7 degree 28.2 degree Celsius and 17.2 New Tehri. From Page 1 The list also includes Sushil Kumar Shinde from Solapur, for- mer Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat from Nainital, former Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma from Tura, former  !      Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda from Sonepat and Verrappa Moily from Chikkballur in Karnataka. The Congress poor show has once again exposed the struc- !;7  9;7   2 secure their deposits. Kaur too wrest the citadel from boost to Capt Amarinder’s believed that anti-incumbency tural weaknesses in the party organisation on the ground. The A fourth front, a con- the cardiologist-cum-social leadership. ( & 9P=;% & against the Congress in the real cause of concern for the Congress is the reverses in Rajasthan, he tsunami that swept the glomeration of six political worker Dr Dharamvir Gandhi In fact, the Congress’ 9!: State and Modi factor across and Madhya Pradesh where it had defeated the BJP Tnation failed to wash the parties or splinter groups under in Patiala, who was pushed to gained from where AAP lost. Badals and Akali Dal have the nation is so strong that it, in the Assembly elections just six months ago. Congress off the political the banner of Punjab the distant third. AAP, which bagged four seats always been considered syn- in no way, let the sacrilege and Even Karnataka, where the Congress is in alliance with the shores as Captain held on to his Democratic Alliance (PDA), Besides, Congress’ sitting with 24.5 percent vote share in onymous. But, the victory of its related firing issue come in its JD(S), has been a big disappointment. Congress failed to con- ship in Punjab, doubling the failed to make a mark despite MPs — 2014, has been consigned to power couple did not pull the way towards victory. But, the vince the voters about its promise of Nyay (Nyuntam Aay Yojana) party’s tally by having big names, including from Ludhiana, Santokh Singh just one seat with its vote share party out of the doldrums. results have proved it the other through which the party promised a minimum income guarantee bagging eight of the 13 parlia- two sitting MPs and three leg- Chaudhary from Jalandhar, falling down to just 7.37 per- The duo won, but the remain- way. scheme of Rs 72,000 a year to the country’s 20 per cent or five mentary seats. islators, in its list. and from cent. At the same time, the vote ing eight candidates failed to Both Sukhbir and crore poorest of the poor families. But the Bharatiya Janata However, with the Bahujan Amritsar — had comfortable share of the SAD and the BJP taste the success. Harsimrat managed a win in Party’s (BJP) peak performance Samaj Party (BSP), which con- victories, except party’s state was almost similar to what it Despite a marginal increase their bastions. While political Similarly, Rahul’s campaign focussing on alleged irregular- in other parts of the country tested on three seats as a part president and Gurdaspur MP was in 2014 — indicating clear- in its vote share, from 26.4 per- analysts are attributing ities in the Rafale deal and his “Chowkidar chor hai” slogan direct- failed to help its allies, the of the PDA, securing a con- Sunil Jakhar who faced defeat ly that Congress managed to fill cent in 2014 to 27.49 percent in Harismrat’s hattrick to consid- ed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi failed to impress upon the (SAD). siderable number of votes, from a political greenhorn and in the vacuum AAP has creat- 2019, SAD’s tally has come erably weak opponents coupled voters mind as compared to BJP’s campaign narrative of The state’s regional party was indications of its resurgence in Bollywood action hero Sunny ed in these five years. down to just two, that too at a with a rumoured “political nationalism, national security and decisive action against ter- left high and dry in Punjab Punjab is in sight, with even Deol. In addition, the Congress time when the understanding”, Sukhbir’s vic- rorism. despite the “wave” as only the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder kept the issue of sacrilege and nation was swept by Modi tory is accredited to Ferozepur At a Press Conference, Rahul said he did not want to dis- Badal couple managed to flow Singh pointing at the same. 1:>:1:&2!=!' related firing incidents alive to tsunami. being a “safe” seat. cuss the possible reasons of the defeat because “the people of India into the Parliament. Unlike 2014 elections when 3: 1'!9&!//!5 use people’s anger against the The mood in the SAD-BJP Nearly wiped out in 2017 have already decided”. “I frankly do not want to get into what For the saffron party, it was AAP stunned the traditional Carrying forward the SAD with the party winning on camp was that of celebrations elections, SAD’s strategy to lay might have gone wrong. The people of India have already decid- performance as usual with the political players, polls this time momentum it gained in 2017 the panthic seats of Khadoor after the announcements of its bet on the winning and ed and that’s it. I want to congratulate Modiji and the BJP,” said victory on two out of the three did not throw any surprises as state polls, the Congress party Sahib and Sri Anandpur Sahib, results. trusted horses has failed to give Rahul. The future course of action and introspection will be done seats it contested in the State. the expected emerged as win- managed to emerged as a win- and also in Faridkot — which But insiders agree that the desired results. at the Congress Working Committee meeting sooner, he said. (AAP), ners. ner with seven percent jump in has been the epicentre of 2015 results are sure to leave the Except the Badal couple, all “To the sympathisers of Congress I just want to say ‘don’t lose the surprise performer in 2014 The SAD’s power couple its share as compared to the sacrilege incidents. senior party leaders thinking senior leaders including heart and hope’. This is a fight of differing ideologies and we will elections, was relegated to one- secured a massive win in their previous general elections — Even as the Congress per- about a factor which they have Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Prof continue the fight.” Party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi man show in the Lok Sabha bastions — party chief Sukhbir from 33 percent in 2014 to 40 formed badly across the coun- all along been relegating to the , Bibi too said the party fully respects the decision of the people and with its state unit president Badal from Ferozepur and in 2019 — giving a stamp of try, Punjab was a saving grace trashcan of their thoughts — Jagir Kaur, Gulzar Singh congratulated Modi and the BJP for their victory in Lok Sabha emerging the Harsimrat Badal securing hat- approval to the state govern- with the party relegating the prevailing anger amongst the Ranike, Charanjit Singh Atwal, polls.Rahul’s announcement to contest from Kerala’s Wayanad solitary winner, while remain- trick from Bathinda. Likewise, ment’s performance in these BJP-SAD combine to just four people on sacrilege issue. and Surjit Singh Rakhra, were district in addition to his Amethi stronghold had surprised many ing 12 candidates even failed to Chief Minister’s wife Preneet two years, besides a further seats, despite the Modi wave. SAD-BJP combine had made to bite dust. and raised important questions about the strategy. "         * +*P  " From Page 1 BJP Khagen candidate Khagen massive margin of more than supremo’s Kalighat residence ()&    The Congress polled 5 per Murmu a former CPI(M) 3 lakh votes. Both the seats with no leader coming out to cent votes shedding 5 per cent MLA. from Kolkata however went to address the press, Mamata $   to BJP and TMC. Another big loser from the the TMC as veteran party MP Banerjee came out with a brief  Among the notable win- TMC was State Minister Sudip Banerjee defeated BJP tweet “congratulating” the ners were BJP State president Subroto Mukherjee who lost to heavyweight and national sec- “winners” and asserting that ()P O"*+GP  who defeated BJP’s Subhas Sarkar from retary Rahul Sinha. her party would assess the rea-   senior TMC leader Manas Bankura. Senior TMC leader Among the known faces son of the debacle saying this Bhunia, Union Minister Babul and former Railway Minister from the CPI(M) losing the was a setback and not a defeat.     Supriyo who won the Asansol Dinesh Trivedi also lost from battle were outgoing Raiganj Offering the “excellent per- seat trouncing cine star Moon Barrackpore seat to Arjun MP Md Salim and former formance to the people, Prime      Moon Sen by more than 1.75 Singh, a former TMC MLA Kolkata Mayor Bikash Ranjan Minister Narendra Modi and ()9  lakh votes. Supriyo had won and strongman who joined the Bhattacharya who lost to our workers” Dilip Ghosh said this seat in 2014 by about BJP a month before the polls. TMC’s Mimi Chakrabarty, a “this victory is the result of 70,000 votes. Sen a sitting From Hooghly seat BJP Bengali cine star from Jadavpur Modiji’s good works,” adding  &    3 TMC MP had been shifted by candidate Locket Chatterjee seat. The BJP left quite an the victory also “shows the Mamata Banerjee from defeated two-time TMC MP impression in the Assembly by- amount of disgust and desper- aveen Patnaik has been Bankura to take on the Ratna Dey Nag while from elections too winning four out ation against TMC’s goonda raj Nchosen by Odisha’s voters Bollywood singer-turned BJP neighbouring Serampore seat of eight seats that went to that they had perpetrated in as the State’s Chief Minister for MP from Asansol. TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee defeat- polls. The TMC won three Bengal for the past several a record fifth tenure in a row. A three-time North Malda ed his nearest BJP rival. seats while the Congress man- years. They would not only He is expected to be across the country had a sig- Assembly seats fell flat as the party’s informal Chief MP Mausam Benazir Noor Senior TMC leader and aged to win only one seat. The allow the people to vote but sworn in to the post in a few nificant effect in the State as the voters seemed to bring the Ministerial face, he was evi- who switched sides from the Mamata Banerjee’s nephew CPI(M) drew a blank here too. also they would throw hun- days. BJP was leading in eight Lok BJD back to power again in dently taken as no comparison Congress to the TMC ahead of Abhishek Banerjee won the Even as a pall of gloom dreds of our workers in jail on Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal Sabha seats against only one it appreciation of Naveen to the giant figure of Naveen the elections was trounced by Diamond Harbour seat by a descended near the TMC false charges.” (BJD), defying any anti-incum- had won in 2014, and a limit- Patnaik’s pro-people welfare Patnaik, who this time won bency factor at the end of its ed impact on the Assembly policies and programmes. from the two seats he had Government’s fourth term and polls, in which the saffron Prime Minister Modi’s contested. a belated Bharatiya Janata Party party was in the lead in 20 seats assertion on the last day of his Pradhan did not contest in 4 54$- 67 0- (BJP) surge, was leading in 115 against 10 it had got last campaigning in the State that the elections, which was not Assembly seats out of the 146, time. Patnaik’s time is up as Chief generally appreciated. From Page 1 favour. The result leaves the The poll outcome also for which elections were held For the first time, Odisha Minister has also been scoffed As for the Congress, it was The overall result shows If the consolidation of the Congress literally into dog- shows that the country is in four phases ending on April witnessed a split voting, “one at by the voters. decimated to leading in a mere that Modi’s personal charisma anti-Yadav OBC vote in favour house and raises serious ques- changing and changing very 29. for Naveen for the Besides, the BJP had not nine Assembly seats against its has once again shattered tradi- of the BJP was the story of the tion mark over the leadership fast. A change that wants to see In the 2014 polls, the BJD State and one for Modi for the named a Chief Minister can- winning figure of 16. tional caste barriers and caught cowbelt, then the success of the of Rahul Gandhi. The fact that India emerge as a ‘muscular’ had a tally of 117 out of the Centre”. didate. In the Lok Sabha polls, the the imagination of the young BJP in wooing the Dalits to its the Congress has not even got power that also caters to the total 147. BJP national president Though Union Minister party, like in 2014, may come generation, impressing upon fold was near pan-India story. enough number of seats to needs of its poor. If the BJP However, the Modi wave Amit Shah’s bravado of “120+” was the out a cropper. them that their future lies with The preliminary analysis of claim the position of Leader of exploited the Balakot strike by a powerful India that is both a the voting pattern even in UP Opposition in Lok Sabha is displaying the muscular strong economic and military suggests that non-Jatav Dalit something that Rahul cannot strength of the Modi power -something that could went majorly with the BJP. brush aside. Government, it also went to  "    only be achieved by leaving the The poll outcome also The party may go into a town counting the pro-poor baggage of narrow caste poli- shows that despite their griev- huddle or introspect on what schemes like Ujjwala, housing   !995;!1;: tics behind. ances with the BJP over went wrong, but its faces seri- for poor, Jandhan Yojna, The BJP capitalised on the demonetisation and ill-imple- ous existential dilemma now. Ayushman and Mudra horribly mismatch of JD(S)- mentation of the GST both the Knowing the way Amit Shah schemes, etc.    3 Congress alliance in Karnataka, middle class and trader com- functions, it is anybody’s guess The fact that Rahul’s rode on Modi wave in Gujarat munity continued to side with how long the Congress “chowkidar chor hai” attack on ith the trends indicating a landslide victory for the BJD, and regained lost ground in the BJP, which expanded its Government in Madhya the PM failed miserably shows WPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan support base by effectively Pradesh and Karnataka will that the Modi has been able to Thursday congratulated BJD president for the to leave the Congress licking its implementing the slogans of survive. Rahul is going to face convince the nation that he led impressive performance. wound in the four crucial “catch them young”. flak over going alone in Uttar a regime which is far different Modi took to Twitter to wish Patnaik and wrote, States where Rahul Gandhi Initial data showed that Pradesh where the party only from the corruption-ridden “Congratulations to Naveenbabu for yet another victory in Odisha. and his managers had pinned majority of the first time vot- helped the BJP by cutting into regime of the past. Wishing him the very best for the next term.” great hope to take their tally ers across caste divide preferred the SP-BSP votes. There is Before Modi’s glittering Later, Patnaik thanked Modi for his wishes. He took to Twitter into three digits. Modi over the rest. Modi’s war belated realisation in the party package of a ‘muscular’, pro- and congratulated the BJP for the massive victory in the Lok Sabha Similarly, the BJP and its cry against Pakistan and “ghar that instead of focusing on UP poor, pro-development and elections. Patnaik wrote, “Thank you PM Narendra Modiji for ally Janata Dal(U) trounced me ghus kar marenge” type slo- where the Congress had noth- honest pro-Hindutva regime, your wishes on BJD’s spectacular performance in Odisha elec- Bihar Opposition alliance into gans endeared him into ing to gain, Rahul and Priyanka the Opposition looked like tions. Congratulate the NDA and the BJP for the huge victory smithereens clearly showing younger generation that saw should have tried to focus their hawking the same stale good- in the Lok Sabha elections. Looking forward to working togeth- that the powerful wave of him a real hero that would set- energy on Madhya Pradesh, ies of social justice and er for the people of Odisha” Hindutva had also converged tle score with a villain Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and secularism. In changing India, Later in the evening Patnaik also spoke to Modi over tele- with massive mobilisation of (Pakistan) that has been hurt- Karnataka where the Congress voters clearly preferred the for- phone and congratulated him. The PM also congratulated Patnaik. anti-Yadav OBC votes in their ing them for years. could have done far better. mer.     !"  $%&"'("'$(&%R*$%+ "%*&$,- 1 -29 &      

Mamata Banerjee: The most vocal Akhilesh Yadav: Having taking K Chandrashekar Rao: Having : The Maratha strong- and combative, TMC chief and over the mantle of SP from his swept the Telangana state assembly man and NCP chief, rated to be one West Bengal Chief Minister nursed father and veteran politician polls last year, the TRS chief and of the most astute and shrewd Prime Ministerial ambitions; Mulayam Singh Yadav, Akhilesh's chief minister was nursing ambitions politicians of the country, was a PM launched a blistering campaign plans to play a major role at the cen- to project himself at the national candidate even as he sought to play against Narendra Modi and was tre - even burying the over-two- stage. He met several leaders includ- the mentor's role in bringing togeth- averse to backing Congress presi- decades-old hatchet with BSP ing DMK chief M K stalin and TMC er the opposition camp to face the dent Rahul Gandhi as the UPA's PM supreme Mayawati in the process - chief Mamata Banerjee. However, as BJP. But the Modi juggernaut, with candidate. Given her complete have come to a naught with the Rao was busy with his efforts to forge the Shiv Sena, simply brushed aside supremacy in the state, even pundits party faring badly in its stronghold a federal front, the BJP breached his HD Deve Gowda: The former any challenge posed by the NCP were skeptical about the BJP's Uttar Pradesh. Though the young fortress to make a debut from the Prime Minister and JD(S) chief has along with the Congress. Pawar's chances. However, the saffron leader never openly aired his polit- Mayawati: The BSP supremo and State in the Lok Sabha. Even the a lot on his plate now after his party clout nationally has taken a severe brigade stunned everyone by storm- N Chandrababu Naidu: Ahead of ical ambitions, he was eyeing a king- former chief minister of UP had Congress managed to make inroads which in coalition with the Congress beating. The NCP has already ing her citadel. Having failed to stop the results, Andhra Pradesh chief maker's role. He vigorously cam- made no bones about her Prime in the State. Though Rao played the is running Karnataka with his son blamed the Congress for not per- the BJP from making strong inroads minister and TDP chief Naidu was paigned for the 'Mahagathbandhan' Ministerial ambitions and hence, did most important role in the creation H D Kumaraswamy as the chief forming upto expectations. in a big way into her bastion, she will the most active in trying to forge an to put up a united front against the not even allow Congress to join the of Telangana, the voters, however, minister could not withstand the have to rethink her strategy to Opposition alliance in case the BJP. Facing a drubbing for the sec- 'Mahagathbandhan' to ensure she preferred to vote for Modi at the Modi wave. Deve Gowda was con- defend her turf in the 2021 NDA did not get past the post. ond consecutive time in the Lok had a larger share of seats to fight in national level. sidered to be one of the king mak- Assembly polls. Besides Mamata, he had been the Sabha polls, the SP will have to rein- UP. She also gave no-holds-barred ers in case of fractured mandate due most critical of Modi. He must be vent itself to remain relevant in fast speeches against Modi during the to his seniority and stature. Trailing ruing his decision to quit the NDA. changing political dynamics. campaign but the frontal attack in the electoral battle till last trends Despite his political acumen, he failed to spin magic in her favour. came in, Deve Gowda like other could not decipher the public mood Her caste combinations failed to aspirants Akhilesh, Mayawati and with Jaganmohan Reddy's YSR trump Modi's charisma. Along Pawar is now on a very weak wick- Congress Party sweeping the polls with the SP, the BSP also fared badly. et to play a role at the state and in the state. TDP has been almost The stunning reversal brushing national level. Coming days will see wiped out from the Lok Sabha too aside caste and other related factors the JD(S) chief definitely taking dealing a massive blow to his polit- will make it all the more necessary stock where his electoral strategy ical clout. Naidu's problems could for Mayawati to present a new failed even as the BJP's win could compound in the coming days if image for her party to survive in the impact the survival of his son's gov- Jagan join hands with the NDA. most politically-crucial State. ernment too in the State. *./  /& 

&:: 772 1)-  1 7:-7;/-     Chander Kaushik.     The performance of mid a poll pitch against Bhupinder Hooda, who had ongress' young turks failed Aparivarvad by the BJP, the defeated former deputy Prime Cto deliver, while those from political dynasts had a mixed Minister Devi Lal from the the BJP rode on the Modi fate during the Parliamentary Rohtak LS seat earlier, is a wave to register win in the polls. While some political major setback for the Congress. high-voltage Lok Sabha polls. families have managed to However, Bhupinder's son Sitting Congress MPs — secure their bastions, others like Deepender Hooda is engaged Jyotiraditya , Sushmita Congress president Rahul in a sea-saw battle in Rohtak, Dev and former Union Gandhi lost their prized seats. where fortunes are fluctuating Minister , Milind While former UPA chair- between Deepender and his Deora, who all are in the close was contesting on a Congress Dhumal, Punam is daughter of emerged victorious from the person Sonia Gandhi is pro- nearest BJP rival Arvind circle of party chief Rahul ticket. Ajit Pawar's son Parth, late BJP's strategist Pramod Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha seat jected to win in Rae Bareli, her    .  /       . . Sharma as the figures are Gandhi, lost badly. They had and Shankarrao Chavan's son Mahajan. who defeated his Congress son Rahul lost out to BJP's !"#$%&      '  (  (3 changing with each round of been the most vocal inside Ashok Chavan too lost in Another big win registered rival Pramod Sharma. Sharma, Smriti Irani in his so called counting. and outside the Parliament on Maharashtra to BJP candidates. was by Tejasvi Surya, BJP's a BJP rebel, had joined the pocketborough Amethi. Rahul stituencies. Union Minister the (RLD) — Down South, former Prime every issue. On other hand, Anurag youngest candidate from Congress ahead of the Lok has already conceded defeat Maneka Gandhi who was a constituent of the BSP-SP led Minister and JD(S) patriarch H On the other hand, sitting Thakur retained Hamirpur Lok Bangalore South, against Sabha election and contested against Irani and congratulat- engaged in a see-saw battle in 'mahagathbandhan' is project- D Deve Gowda was trailing in BJP MPs Anurag Thakur, Sabha seat alongwith her Congress heavyweight BK the polls for the first time. Raje ed her. Sultanpur eventually won ed for a mixed outcome. While Tumkur against BJP's G S Poonam Mahajan, Dushyant another party colleague Punam Hariprasad. had represented the seat for five However, the Congress defeating BSP's Chandra RLD chief is moving Basavaraj. His grandson and Singh and first timer Tejaswi Mahajan in North . Former Rajasthan chief terms from 1989 to 2004 after president is all set for a com- Bhadra Singh "Sonu". ahead in Muzaffarnagar, his son Chief Minister H D Surya registered win from their While Thakur is son of former minister 's which her son was elected fortable victory in Wayanad In the Samajwadi Party, and party vice-president Jayant Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil respective Parliamentary con- CM of Prem son Dushyant Singh too from the seat. constituency of Kerala where patriarch Mulayam Singh Chaudhary is trailing from was also trailing against inde- stituencies. he is leading by over 4 lakh Yadav led in Mainpuri while Baghpat. pendent candidate- Sumalatha Amongst the losers, the votes. Akhilesh looked comfortable to In Haryana, former State Ambareesh, supported by the biggest one is Jyotiraditya The other mother-son duo win in Azamgarh. Chief Minister Bhupinder BJP, in the bitterly fought Scindia, who was seeking his $.  //  from the Gandhi family — However, Akhilesh Yadav's Singh Hooda is trailing in Mandya constituency. fifth term from his family bas- Maneka and Varun — who are wife Dimple Yadav was trailing Sonipat. Bhupinder, a sitting However, Gowda's other tion Guna Lok Sabha seat. He contesting on BJP tickets from in Kannauj constituency and MLA from Rohtak district grandson Prajwal Revanna, lost to BJP's Pal Singh. 1-  )3!;     Congress-JD(S) coalition. He earned a public reprimand Sultanpur and Pilibhit respec- that could be bad news for the who contested the Lok Sabha son of minister H D Revanna, Prior to Jyotiraditya, his father was first elected from Karkala from none other than Prime tively are heading towards a vic- Yadav clan. polls after a gap of 14 years, was is leading in Hassan against A , the erst- hat's common for Sheila in Udupi district as an MLA in Minister Narendera Modi tory in their respective con- As per the available trends, behind sitting MP Ramesh Manju of the BJP. while titular ruler of , WDikshit (Delhi), 1992. He won from there six himself for her controversial had won the seat in the 1999 Bhupinder Singh Hooda consecutive times. remarks against Mahtama elections. Madhavrao died in (Haryana), Harish Rawat Two-time Arunanchal Gandhi. 2001 and since then Jyotriditya (Uttarakhand), Digvijaya Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Yet another CM to have *.012 34% 5%  Scindia has represented the Singh (Madhya Pradesh), Tuki lost to Union Minister of lost in the hustings is former seat. In 2014, he was among the Ashok Chavan and Sushil State for Home Kiren Rijiju of Union Home Minister and only two leaders from MP Kumar Shinde (both from the BJP. He has been seeking a Maharashtra CM Sushilkumar 1 ):-72 1     Pradesh, 51.5 per cent in Congress was shown to have which secured 45 per cent votes who were able to hold on to his Maharashtra), Mukul M third term from the State's West Shinde, who was defeated by Karnataka, 51 per cent in UP, bagged 22.5 per cent votes till the in the first parliamentary elec- seat. Sangama (Meghalaya), Nabam Parliamentary constituency. For Lingayat Swami from Solapur JP chief Amit Shah's game- 51.7 per cent in , 51 per cent reports last poured in. tions in 1952, saw its voting per- Another surprise loss was Tuki (Arunanchal Pradesh) his part, former Maharashtra Lok Sabha seat. Bplan of targeting over 50 per in Jharkhand and 50.5 per cent The BJP had got 7.74 per centage remain in 40s till the Mahila Congress President and Chief Minister and Congress In neighbouring Haryana, cent vote share has succeeded in in Chandigarh among others. cent vote share in 1984 when it 1971 elections. After a slump to Sushmita Dev, who lost to (Karnataka)? They are all candidate Ashok Chavan lost to former Chief Minister over 15 States. Comparatively, It was Shah's strategy to have got two Lok Sabha seats, after 34.5 per cent in 1977, the BJP's young gun Rajdeep Roy Congress stalwarts and former Pratap Chikhlikar of BJP in Bhupinder Singh Hooda, a the Congress managed to do an eye over 50 per cent vote which it consistently saw an Congress again returned to 42.7 from the most high-profile Chief Ministers. And they Nanded Lok Sabha seat. sitting MLA from Rohtak, was that in just Puducherry, where share to trump any caste politics, increase till 1998 (25.59 per cent) per cent in 1980 and then to a Silchar Lok Sabha seat of have all bit the dust in the Lok In Uttarakhand, ex-Chief defeated in Sonipat which was it recorded about 57 per cent. played by the Opposition and then slipped for three con- record high of 48.1 per cent in . Both Rahul and Sabha Election 2019. Minister and Congress leader retained by sitting BJP MP As per the Election alliances. Of the total 90 crore secutive national elections till 1984/85. Priyanka Gandhi campaigned Dikshit, who is Congress Harish Rawat faced a humili- Ramesh Chander Kaushik. Commission's preliminary esti- voters, the BJP was eying the 50 2009 (18.8 per cent), before After 's assas- for her. Sushmita's father late Delhi Chief and the only party ating loss to BJP's State chief Another former Congress mates, the BJP has got more than crore beneficiaries who benefit- surging again in 2014. sination in 1984, the Congress Santosh Mohan Dev, won veteran having donned the Ajay Bhatt in the Nainital- Chief Minister who found half of the total votes polled. And ted from the 133 schemes of the In contrast, the Congress record a vote share of 49.1 per Silchar seat five times. Both Chief Ministers' cap thrice Udhamsingh Nagar con- himself in the list of losers was BJP chief Amit Shah gave these Modi Government. The BJP could get a vote share of just cent, it got 32.14 per cent votes Jitin Prasada and from Delhi (from 1998 to stituency. The BJP swept all the Mukul M. Sangma. A former statistics, saying the party had fought some Assembly elec- about 6 per cent in UP and in delayed polls that were held who's father Jitendra Prasada 2013), lost to her rival and city seats in the Hill State. Chief Minister of Meghalaya, crossed the 50 per cent vote tions last year based on the same Bengal, and a little higher at in Punjab and Assam in 1985 — and , , too lost. BJP chief Manoj Tiwari from In Madhya Pradesh's Sangma is the current Leader share mark in 17 States. strategy. about 7 per cent in Bihar. The resulting in an overall figure of Rajasthan Chief Minister North East Delhi seat while Bhopal, Congress leader of Opposition in the State It bagged 69 per cent votes As a result, the BJP has sig- score is even worse at just about 48.1 per cent. 's son Vaibhav lost Moily (former Karnataka Chief Digvijaya Singh suffered a Legislative Assembly. The in Himachal Pradesh, 62 per nificantly improved its nation- 1 per cent in Andhra Pradesh The Congress vote share, in Jodhpur to BJP's Gajendra Minister) was defeated by BJP's crushing defeat at the hands of Congress candidate from Tura cent in Gujarat, 60 per cent in al vote share from 31.34 per cent and Sikkim. Even in Punjab, however, began to dip after Singh Shekhawat. In B N Bache Gowda in BJP newcomer and controver- lost to National People's Party Uttarakhand, 59 per cent in in 2014 to a new record high, where the Congress led the way, that with its voting percentage Rajasthan's Barmer, Manvendra Chikkaballapur, a Congress sial leader Sadhvi Pragya Singh (NPP) candidate Agatha Rajasthan, 58 per cent in while there seems to be only a its vote share is about 40.10 per dropping to 39.5 per cent in Singh, son of Jaswant Singh, stronghold. Moily, a former Thakur, who won the high- Sangma, a veteran politician Madhya Pradesh, 57 per cent in marginal change in case of the cent. It is 37.3 per cent in Kerala, 1989 and further to 20s between founding member of BJP lost by Union Minister, was the joint profile Bhopal seat. The and former Lok Sabha Speaker Haryana, 57 per cent in Delhi, Congress from its 19.5 per cent where it was on course to win 15 1996 and 2009, and even below over 3.2 lakh votes. Manvendra candidate of the ruling Malegaon blast accused had late PA Sangma's daughter. 57.7 percent in Arunachal score of the last elections. The of the 20 seats . The Congress, that mark in 2014. -&    / &..     P 

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Some pollsters gave (Uttar Kannada), Nalin Kateel called Congress chief Rahul had warned the BJP that "results had projected the party win- Congress a tally as low as 38, (Dakshin Kannada), Sadhvi Gandhi a "hybrid breed", won- would not be good" if he was not ning more than 300 seats. The less than the 44 it won in 2014. Pragya Thakur (Bhopal), Sakshi Another BJP leader dering how can the son of a re-nominated from Unnao. The pollsters had also projected The Congress fared a shade bet- Maharaj (Unnao), and Giriraj Anantkumar Hegde, known for 'Muslim' father and a Christian BJP had been contemplating the UPA's dismal performance ter than 44 but turned true the Singh (Begusarai) are set to making controversial remarks, mother be a Brahmin. dropping him. in the wake of the rolling BJP projections that it would not register big wins. won the Uttara (North) "...They have no sense about In his election affidavit, juggernaut. And some had cross the three-figure mark Sadhvi Pragya Thakur was Kannada seat in Karnataka, religion. See how much they lie, Maharaj has listed 34 criminal forecast that the Opposition this time round too. leading against Congress' defeating his nearest rival Anand father is a Muslim, mother a cases promoting enmity among alliance will not touch the All the exit polls gave the BJP a in the State. The News18- In the politically crucial Digvijay Singh by over 3.5 lakh Asnotikar of the Janata Dal Christian, son is Brahmin. How communities, criminal intimi- three-digit mark. clear mandate and showed the IPSOS exit poll said the BJP is Uttar Pradesh with 80 Lok votes and was projected to win (Secular) by a massive margin of did it come?" You cannot get dation, robbery, dacoity, mur- It made the ruling dispen- UPA at a distant second. set to get 22 to 23 seats in the Sabha seats, the pollsters has the constituency by a significant 4.79 lakh votes, according to the such hybrid breed in any labo- der, forgery, cheating and crim- sation (BJP and its allies) gung- The India Today-Axis and desert State, while Today's come up with a mixed bag of margin. Pragya had hit the results declared by the EC on ratory in the world, it is available inal breach of trust besides ho but invited criticism from News 24-Chanakya exit polls Chanakya exit poll predicted all results indicating the com- headlines in the run up to the Thursday. in our country's Congress lab- rape. the Opposition Congress and have been bang on target. 25 seats to fall in BJP's kitty. plexities involved at the ground polls by claiming that IPS offi- Hegde held the portfolio of oratory only," he had said, Union Minister and anoth- others who called it were paid Most pollsters also cor- The latter hit the bull's eye. level. If India Today-Axis gave cer Hemant Karkare was killed junior minister in the Skill attacking Rahul, at an event in er firebrand leader Giriraj Singh for, unreliable, inaccurate and rectly forecast the BJP's per- Ditto is the case of Prime the BJP-led NDA a maximum in the 26/11 attacks due to his Development and Uttara Kannada district. retained the Begusarai seat gossip. formance in Rajasthan, Minister Narendra Modi and of 68 seats and News 24- karma and that he was a traitor. Entrepreneurship Ministry dur- Nalin Kumar Kateel trouncing his nearest rival While the BJP looks set to Madhya Pradesh and BJP chief Amit Shah's home Today's Chanakya said its tally She had to later apologise for the ing Narendra Modi's first term (Dakshina Kannada), who had Kanhaiya Kumar of the CPI by cross the 300-mark on its own Chhattisgarh — where the state Gujarat, where BJP, as per could even cross the 70-seats remarks. She had also stoked a as PM. Hegde had also made backed Pragya Thakur on the a huge margin of over four lakh and the NDA hogging 350 Opposition Congress recently the India Today-My Axis India mark, then ABP-Nielsen gave controversy by terming headlines for wrong reasons Godse issue, also won by 2.74 votes. seats, the UPA tally was pegged won the Assembly polls. Exit Poll, is set to make a NDA as less as 22 Lok Sabha Nathuram Godse, who had when he had said the lakh votes, as per the results Singh, who had moved to at 85 seats, as per the trends Take the case of Rajasthan. complete sweep in the Gujarat seats and the SP-BSP-RLD killed Mahatma Gandhi, as a Constitution would be changed. announced on Thursday. Begusarai from Nawada, after and results last available. Almost all exit polls predicted Lok Sabha elections possibly alliance a high of 56 seats. As nationalist. 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In Arrah, RK the BJP was Union minister of trailing behind with 1068 votes. votes against JD(S) candidate record number of Union Singh led against his nearest state for Railways Sanjiv Balyan was engaged Anand Asnotikar. Ministers won their seat due to rival of CPI(ML) by a margin who was down by around 1.15 in an intense contest in Union minister Mahesh Modi-Amit Shah wave in the of over one lakh votes. lakh votes against BSP's Afzal Muzaffarpur seat in UP. He was Sharma was leading on 2019 Lok Sabh polls. Union was Ansari on Ghazipur seat. leading over his rival and RLD Gautam Buddh Nagar(Noida) Textile Minister Smriti Irani leading against Congress' The big winners included chief Ajit Singh by thin margin seat by over two lakh votes, emerged as a giant-killer Shatrughan Sinha on Patna and Nitin of 3,782 votes. against BSP's Satyapal. In against Congress president Sahib seat by nearly 2.83 lakh Gadkari. Singh led against Maneka Gandhi, who Bareilly, Santosh Gangwar Rahul Gandhi who conceded votes. Samajwadi Party candidate and switched to Sultanpur(UP) seat, sailed through with around defeat from Amethi in one of Firebrand leader and Shatrughna Sinha's wife was leading by a slender mar- 1.5 lakh votes. the most keenly watched con- Union minister Ashwini Poonam Sinha in Lucknow by gin of 13,859 votes against Other ministers of Modi tests in the country. Kumar Choubey too sailed over 3.45 lakh votes. BSP's Chandra Bhadra Singh. government including Jual The official announcement through against RJD's Gadkari won from Nagpur BJP's biggest winners Oram(Sundargarh), Sadanand on most of the seats was await- Jagadanand Singh, leading by by a margin of around 1.97 included VK Singh who led Gowda(North Bengaluru), ed as matching of electronic around 1.5 lakh votes. lakh votes. He was up against over his rival from SP Suresh Shripad Yesso Naik(North Goa) voting machine (EVM) counts Cabinet Minister KJ Congress's Nana Patole. On Bansal by a margin over five Ram Kripal Yadav, Jitendra with voter verifiable audit Alphons was facing a humili- Chandrapur(Maharashtra) seat lakh votes in Ghaziabad con- Singh(Udhampur), Rao trail(VVPAT) slips was in ating defeat in Kerala. He Union minister of state for stituency. Inderjeet Singh(Gurgaon), progress. trailed at the third place behind Home Affairs Hansraj Rajyavardhan Rathor was Narendra Singh Prime Minister Narendra Congress' Hibi Aeden and Gangaram Ahir had a tough leading against Olympian Tomar(Morena), Babul Modi retained Varanasi by over CPI(M) candidate P Rajeev contest on the platter and he Krishna Poonia of Congress by Supriyo(Asansol), Ajay 4.79 lakh votes. He increased on Ernakulam seat. was trailing behind Balubhau 3.89 lakh votes on Jaipur(Rural) Tamta(Almora) among others, his victory margin as compared His colleague and Union by over 50,000 votes. seat. Arjun Ram Meghwal was were on the victory march.     .           P    &  (       !" 5 7 % *.6%"$ &$+%7138%, 9  % 1 /-2 -   ernment, the ruling BJP-Shiv Union Minister of State The other highlights of the Sena alliance has dimmed the Hansraj Ahir by a margin of polls were the victories of BJP’s      Secretary, D Raja told PTI that n a virtual repeat of its spec- hopes of the Congress-NCP 50,288 votes. Union Minister although now was not the time Itacular performance in the alliance returning to power in The Congress’ embarrass- (Nagpur), state president issures within the Opposition to blame any individual party 2014 polls, the BJP-Shiv Sena the State. ing electoral debacle can be Raosaheb Danve-Patil (Jalna), Fcamp emerged within hours or leader for the dismal per- alliance on Thursday swept The BJP-Sena alliance per- gauged from the defeats of its late senior party leader of the BJP-led NDA looking set formance of the Opposition, it the Lok Sabha polls in formed well in all the regions two former chief ministers Gopinath Munde’s daughter for a stupendous win, with the is also true that it was because Maharashtra, by either winning in the state. While the saffron Ashok Chavan in Nanded and and sitting MP Pritam Munde CPI and the NCP blaming of the unity among the allies or establishing unassailable alliance won all the six seats ( fell by (Beed), late party leader Congress and its president Rahul that in states like Tamil Nadu, leads in 41 out of the total 48 BJP-3 and Sena-3) in Mumbai, way side. While Chavan was Pramod Mahajan’s daughter Gandhi for the poor perfor- the BJP wave did not have any seats in the State, decimating walked away with nine seats in trounced by Prataprao Patil Poonam Mahajan (Mumbai mance in the elections. effect. “Every political party once again the Opposition western Maharashtra, six seats Chikhalikar of the BJP, Shinde north-central). Soon after the trends were should introspect and analyse Congress and limiting the tally in north Mahnarashtra, six suffered a defeat hands of Jai Bollywood actress Urmila out, CPI national secretary Atul how this situation happened. of NCP to five. seats in Konkan region, eight Sideshwar Shivchary Matondkar, who contested the Anjan come out in media crit- We have to rework strategies, On a day when senior seats in Marathwada and eight Mahaswamiji. polls as a Congress candidate icising Rahul for the wrong reorganise party and reconnect Congress leaders Sushilkumar seats from Vidarbha region. The annexing of Chavans’ from Mumbai north con- decisions which led to the cur- with the people. Shinde and Ashok Chavan bit Though it increased the home turf of Nanded is of stituency, suffered a massive rent pathetic stage. He even “With BJP capturing electoral dust, the saffron 2014 tally by one seat, the extreme political significance defeat at the hands of BJP’s sit- blamed Rahul for opening up power, they will now aggres- alliance both humiliated the NCP had nothing to gloat considering that barring four ting MP Gopal Shetty. doors for Prime Minister sively pursue Hindutva agenda Congress further by reducing about its electoral performance. terms, Nanded was under the In the initial stages of Narendra Modi’s grand victory. and cultural nationalism. The its embarrassing 2014 tally of For, NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s control of the Congress since counting in the morning, NCP MP Majeed Memon secular democratic parties have two seats to one seat. daughter and two-time MP 1952. While late S B Chavan Matondkar had created a stir by also vented his anger against failed to form a credible In a surprise outcome,All Supriya Sule managed to retain represented the constituency lodging a complaint with the Congress in TV channels’ alliance and that has been our India Majlis-E-Ittehadul the home seat of Baramati, twice (1980 and 1984), Ashok Election Commission of India debates, blaming the “not upto failure,” Raja said. Muslimeen (AIMIM) legislator while his grand nephew and Chavan himself was elected to alleging ‘changed’ EVM, here mark performance of the grand CPI general secretary and former TV journalist former deputy chief minister Lok Sabha once in a bye-elec- on Thursday. old party. Sudhakar Reddy also blamed Imtiaz Jaleel was poised to bag Ajit Pawar’s son Parth Pawar tion in 1987, following the “On the form of EVM 17C “The BJP fought these elec- Congress for its reluctance to Aurangabad by defeating four- suffered an embarrassing defeat 2014 election, while the Shiv tally of 15 seats, by winning as resignation of his father. Late S from Magathane, the signatures tions on the basis of social and ally with Left parties in West time MP Chandrakant Khaire at the hands of Shiv Sena’s sit- Sena contested 23 seats as many as 18 seats. B Chavan’s son-in-law and and the machine numbers are religious divisive policies and Bengal. “Sabarimala under- of the Shiv Sena. ting MP Shrirang Appa against 22 seats it had contest- However, with its winning Ashokrao’s brother-in-law different. A complaint has been the agenda was set by them on current” helped the UDF elec- The ruling saffron alliance’s Chandu Barne by a margin of ed in the previous polls. tally having been reduced to Bhaskarao Khatgaonkar has filed with the EC,” Matondkar this basis. But more significant torally in Kerala, where Rahul superlative performance has 2,15,913 votes. Both the BJP and the Shiv mere one seat, the Congress’ represented the constituency had tweeted. is the fact that the unity of the Gandhi contesting from come as a big boost to the BJP- Incidentally, both the BJP Sena have been contesting the stock has hit its nadir in thrice (1998, 1999 and 2009). However, later in the Opposition has been damaged Wayanad also consolidated the Shiv Sena combine ahead of the and Shiv Sena retained their Lok Sabha polls as an alliance Maharashtra which was long- Chavan, who was inciden- evening, Matondkar conceded by the Congress. The policies minority votes behind the State Assembly polls to be held 2014’s winning tally of 23 and since 1989. In both the 2014 considered its bastion. tally is one of the two Congress the defeat through a tweet: and decisions of Rahul Congress, he added. in October this year. With its 18 seats respectively. The only and 2019 polls, the BJP romped The only seat that the candidates (out of its 26 can- “Congratulations to Prime Gandhi has weakened opposi- Memon, for his part, said: stunning performance difference this time around home with its best-ever win- Congress won was didates) had been elected to Minister @narendramodiji and tion unity, led to divisions and “We have some setbacks and achieved after bucking the was that the BJP contested 25 ning tally of 23 seats as against Chandrapur, where its candi- Lok Sabha in 2014 polls from his team on a stupendous vic- opened the doors for Modi’s we find that unfortunately the severe anti-incumbency faced seats in the 2019 polls in against 18 it had won in 1996, while the date Balubhau alias Suresh Maharashtra in the face of a tory... one that can only be victory,” said Anjan. Congress didn’t perform up to by the gov- 26 seats it had contested in Sena improved its previous Narayan Dhanorkar trounced fierce Modi wave. applauded with a mighty vigour”. The party’s other National the mark.”  R !  2  !       # =    $ &-"'+ R%-$+$ 3:+ &" $+%       <      $&;$-"'+,& "%++ "%      this, Nehru was able to win a 1 /-2 -   spectacular victory of 371 seats pearheading the NDA to a in 1957 elections. The 9,;&%+ <+,$&%++ ; % ccepting the Lok Sabha Sthumping victory, Narendra Congress’s vote share even Apoll outcome gracefully, Modi is the third Prime increased from 45 per cent in      to TDP is trailing by 1.5 lakh NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru 1951-52 to 47.78 per cent in  '     votes in Tirupati constituency Thursday chose not to blame and Indira Gandhi to retain 1957. In 1962 elections, Nehru s many as 23 turncoat politi- of Lok Sabha seats. the Electronic Voting Machines power for a second term with won again bagging 361 seats out Acians of 76, who had    % Among other major turn- (EVMs) for the party’s poor full majority in the Lok Sabha. of total 494 seats in Lok Sabha. switched over from one party to coats, AAP candidate performance in Maharashtra. As counting is on across After 20 years of other ahead of the Lok Sabha $  Dharamvira Gandhi from Talking to mediapersons the country on Thursday, Independence, the Congress’s polls, are in a position to win     Patiala, Congress candidates after the poll outcome that saw trends indicate the Modi-led hegemony in the country’s pol- their seats as per the trends so far. Naseemuddin Siddiqui from his party win five seats in the BJP will garner more than 302 itics finally started breaking According to the Election 9 Bijnore, Savitri Bai Phule from State, Pawar said, “Yes. There seats on its own thereby easily down in 1967 when it lost six Commission’s data, 13 turn- Bahraich and Babu Katara were doubts about EVMs. going past the halfway mark of state assembly elections. Out of coats are leading their con-   %  from Dahod, are also trailing. There were some suspicions in 272 seats in the this six, Tamil Nadu and West stituencies while the rest of 2    In West Bengal’s the minds of people about elections. In 2014, the BJP had Bengal was lost by the Congress them are set to lose. Alipurduar seat in north EVMs. But, I don’t want to won 282 seats out of the total for the very first time. Actor-politician Shatrughan 1   Bengal, Dasarth Tirkey the sit- blame the machines now, since 543 in Lok Sabha. However, in 1967 elec- Sinha, who joined Congress ting TMC MP from the results are out. Once the Jawaharlal Nehru won tions, Nehru’s daughter Indira ahead of the Lok Sabha election,      Alipurduar, who was once a sit- verdict is out, we have to accept around three-fourth of the Lok Gandhi was able to get 283 lost to rival Union Minister Ravi      ting RSP MLA, is staring at his it gracefully... I am accepting it Sabha seats in the first elections seats out of total 520 seats. This Shankar Prasad from Patna defeat. Manas Bhunia, Apurba gracefully,” in the country during 1951-52. was Indira’s first electoral vic- Sahib constituency in Bihar. (  Sarkar, Kanialal Agarwal, all “We will definitely examine Subsequently, he was able to win tory in general elections. In In nearby Madhepura, for- former Congress MLAs, who the reasons for our defeat in the 1957 elections as well as 1962 1969, Indira expelled the old mer JD(U) leader Sharad contested from Midnapore, polls. We will increase our con- elections with full majority. guard of the party, which were Yadav, who joined RJD before Devendrappa are leading from Baharampur and Raiganj tact with people in the run-up to Since the elections were taking called as Congress (O). This polls, was lagging by over 1.30 Gulbarga and Bellary, respec- respectively on TMC tickets are State Assembly polls due in place for the first time in inde- section of Congress was led by lakh votes from Dinesh tively, BJP candidate from trailing. Paresh Adhikary and October. Verdict is out now... pendent India in 1951, the . Chandra Yadav of JD(U). Hassan A Manju is behind by Mafuja Khatun, former MLAs State is reeling under severe polling had to be spread over a It was during this time , who switched 1.42 lakh votes from Prajwal of Forward Bloc and CPI(M) drought, we will have to reach period of five months from that Indira coined the slogan from Sharad Pawar’s Revanna, grandson of former who contested on TMC and assistance to drought-affected October 1951 to February 1952. “Garibi hatao”, which found a Nationalist Congress Party Prime Minister HD BJP tickets respectively, are people. Whatever drought relief While the Congress dom- wide emotive appeal among the (NCP) to Congress, is also Devegowda. trailing in Coochbehar and programme we have undertak- inance was insurmountable in Indian voters. As a result, she trailing by over 40,000 votes Sujay Vikhe Patil, son of Jangipur Lok en will continue,” Pawar said. 1951, various other political was able to increase her tally to from Katihar. senior Congress leader Sabha seats. Pawar’s daughter and two- strands such as Bhartiya Jana 352 in 1971 elections for her Cricketer-turned-politician Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, had time MP Supriya Sule retained Sangh, Kisaan Mazdoor Praja second term. Kirti Azad is trailing from switched to BJP from Congress. the Baramati seat, while his Party, Scheduled Caste In between 2010 and 2014, Dhanbad by nearly 1.6 lakh He is ahead by over 2.30 lakh grand nephew Parth Pawar Federation and Socialist Party with UPA Government facing votes. He had joined Congress votes in Ahmednagar con- suffered a humiliating defeat at had started to take shape by multiple allegations of massive from BJP. stituency of Maharashtra. the hands of Shiv Sena’s irang then. The Congress was able to corruption scandals, the BJP Son of former Union Suresh Dhanorkar, who Appa Chandu Barne by a mar- win 364 out of 489 seats dur- decided to appoint the then Minister Jaswant Singh, joined Congress leaving Shiv gin of 2,15,913 votes. ing 1951-52 elections. The Gujarat Chief Minister Manvendra, who is contesting Sena, is ahead of sitting BJP MP Alluding to the Prime party polled around 45 per cent Narendra Modi as their Prime on a Congress ticket from Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in the Minister Narendra Modi’s visit of the total votes then. Minister candidate for 2014 Barmer is also trailing by about Chandrapur seat from the state. to a cave near Uttarakhand’s In 1957, when Nehru was up general elections. 3.12 lakh votes. In Nanded, Pratap Kedarnath temple for medita- for re-election, India was going With a promise of devel- Meanwhile, Bhojpuri actor Chikhlikar, a turncoat from tion during the last phase of the through a difficult phase as the opment (vikas) across India, Ravi Kishan Shukla, who had Shiv Sena to BJP, is leading Lok Sabha polls, Pawar said: “In Prime Minister was battling the Narendra Modi won his first contested on Congress ticket in against state Congress chief the last phase of polling, we saw right wing inside and outside his ever general the last general elections but Ashok Chavan by about a ‘chamatkar’ (miracle) of party after passage of the Hindu elections joined the BJP ahead of the Lok 37,000 votes. (prime minister Narendra Marriage Act in 1955. with full Sabha polls, is leading by over who was Modi) sitting in a cave. This The country was facing majority in 2.80 lakh from Gorakhpur expelled from the BJD and is was something we had never many language disputes. 2014 constituency. contesting from Kendrapara seen before in this country. We Consequently, after establish- with 282 In Karnataka, three politi- on BJP ticket is lagging behind did not expect such things. We ment of States Reorganisation seats. cal leaders changed affiliations by 40,000 votes. will have to see how much it Committee in 1953, many from Congress to BJP, with two Former Union Minister benefited (the BJP). We don’t states were formed on the basis of them leading in vote counts. who want to jump to the conclu- of language. The country was While Umesh Yadav and Y changed sides from Congress sion,” he said. also feeling the heat due to food insecurity. However, among all     =

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This           -         is for the first time that a                 $(( TGovernment at the Centre has not only      -      (      *   warded off the anti-incumbency factor but has, in fact, improved its position in             .  (      -     many decades. It’s an oft-repeated say-               O     ing that the road to Delhi’s seat of power       0   1     2$%    passes through UP and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) proved that          ((     S  its pan-India weight could fill any    # (              (  trough, even the one in UP.         3444    S      Most political pundits had predict- ed not more than 30 seats for the BJP in                       this State, particularly after the gathband-             5          16$S  ( han of the Samajwadi Party (SP),                         Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and               7  *    "  Rashtriya Lok Dal came into existence. These parties were heavily enthused by       )   (            ( the bypoll results of Kairana, Gorakhpur                   ( and Phoolpur, where castes like Jats,  1                   Yadavs, Dalits and Muslims played a vital role to defeat the BJP. Parties thought that    "                    this time, too, the same formula would          5       *S     work and the BJP would be decimated.      8 #     9    ! % UP comprises more than 25 per cent rides, the bottomlines are disastrous. ers. This is something that was unthink- Dalits, nearly 18 per cent of Muslims and Except for Rai Bareli, the grand old party able at a time when the SP or BSP ruled                  - ) S   15 per cent of Yadavas and Jats. Their has not been able to retain even Amethi the State. Further, the Yogi Government       :4;<          S   :4;= alliance would have been lethal to fin- from where its national president Rahul also banned illegal slaughterhouses,          ish the BJP but this formula did not work Gandhi was contesting. These two seats thus winning the support of the Hindus. in 2019. Belying all expectation, the BJP have been the pocketborough of the 33 2 To top it all, not even one communal #                     ( romped home with 60 seats. Many Congress and except for 1977, both have riot has taken place in the State during            > $   #S   +$(1+$(!2  journalists and analysts, who analysed always been held by the party. The so-     the period of Modi and Yogi. There was           S            the outcome of the Lok Sabha election, called Congress Brahmastra, too, failed. 3   no peace, no security during the SP/BSP keeping in mind the caste angle, ignored Now let us consider how the BJP era. Anti-social elements used to have         ,      0   6     something that clearly worked in this was able to shatter the dreams of the  332  a field day and the police was made pli-                      election — the politics of emotion, one gathbandhan. Results show that while 389 8 ant to the MLAs and MPs belonging to                       which helped Prime Minister Narendra the SP-BSP combine could not make the castes of the Chief Ministers of their Modi project himself as the do-gooder any significant change in the political  3   3 time.            )     who was being obstructed by greedy contours of Uttar Pradesh, the BSP has Distribution of electricity has con-     "           ( power players. And for all the polarisa- been quite lucky. In fact, it has ridden  3  siderably improved in small villages.       :4:: #           *   tion, he seems to have cut across the piggyback on the larger appeal of a  8  3<3 Thus, the slogan of ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka masses in terms of appeal and acceptabil- front. In the last Lok Sabha elections of Vikas’, has gone down well with the peo-          *        (*  ( ity as a worthy choice in a national bet. 2014, the BSP had drawn a blank. On  3  ple of the State. Another factor which      +  1 6 S   $      So while in the 2014 Lok Sabha elec- the other hand, SP could secure five  93 has worked in favour of the BJP is a   +             5   S "( tions, there was a discernible Modi wave seats last time, mainly held by family direct transfer of the subsidy amount in sweeping across the country, in 2019, members, including one by Mulayam the accounts of the beneficiaries. This                # #  9    there was a complete denial of this wave Singh Yadav. This time, it has held just successfully eliminated the army of ) 1                   by most parties and political commen- nine seats. However, the BSP under middleman and contractors, who never                +      tators as well. The SP and BSP are, with- Mayawati has improved its tally from allowed the farmers and poor to be ben- ?               out doubt, casteist parties. While SP zero to 12. This shows that despite get- fast. Almost all villages in the State are efited by the numerous welfare schemes. depends heavily on the Yadavas and ting full support of Muslims and now connected with motorable roads, Going forward, Balakot and surgical             5     Muslims, BSP claims the monopoly over Yadavas, the SP has not been able to get every household has electricity, every strikes worked heavily in favour of the                    the Dalits votes plus some Muslim the Dalit votes transferred in its favour. family avails gas connection under the BJP too, particularly in rural areas. The               votes. It is an unconcealed fact that by It is also alleged that Mayawati did not Ujjwala Yojana. There is hardly any BJP also sold it properly to the people. and large, Muslims have been against the send her message to the Dalits in house even in the remote countryside, On the other hand, the Opposition,           97     BJP and in this election were expected favour of the SP candidates because in which does not have a toilet facility. So mainly the leaders of the gathbandhan, 1                to vote against the BJP. Muslims are con- her heart of hearts, she does not like the much so that those, who did not have failed to raise any issue before the elec-           #  S   sidered to be politically very wise and Yadavas. This was enough for Dalits to a house to live, are living in pucca hous- torate as they were heavily dependent vigilant and they vote in favour of the not transfer their votes in favour of the es today. There is hardly any member on caste factors. Mayawati got so des-         0+! 9 S 6 !    candidate who can defeat the BJP, irre- SP, which is dominated by the Yadavas of any family who does not have a bank perate that she showed the audacity of          #      spective of the party he/she belongs to. and who are considered to be the mus- account under the Pradhan Mantri Jan presenting Mulayam Singh Yadav as the 9         )   This was the reason why the gathband- clemen. In the last Assembly election, Dhan Yojana. Almost everyone has genuine backward and Modi as the fake han was overconfident of pulverising the Mayawati had coined the slogan “Chadh been ensured under the Ayushman backward. People realised that only the       )@   +     BJP this Lok Sabha election. It was con- Gundan ki Chhati Par, Mohar Lagao Bharat Yojana. family members of Mulayam Singh     S         sidering itself to be invincible but all the Haathi Par.” She used to say that These schemes have been imple- Yadav and Mayawati have reaped the #             6 planning proved to be day-dreaming. Yadavas are the cruel oppressors of the mented without any discrimination on fruits of power in amassing a huge The reality is that in this complicated Dalits and this slogan silently resonat- the basis of caste, creed and religion. amount of money. Corruption had 6    (      )  deal, vote transference didn’t happen ed in this election, too. There was a constant crisis of urea but become a byword during the tenures of   +  $        among partners across the State though While the gathbandhan parties now it is available in plenty. Soil health Mayawati and Mulayam, which has                 it had worked at the bypoll level. were mainly dependent on the votes of cards have been distributed to all farm- been completely unheard of during the The Congress has almost no pres- Jat, Yadavas and Muslims, the BJP, ers, which have helped them. Hence, Modi and Yogi regime. This has been          ( ence in UP. It has been non-existent for under the leadership of Prime Minister casteist factors could not cut any ice. the reason why caste politics of gath-     @9 !  #   all practical purposes for nearly three Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Another important factor that led bandhan has been buried deep and the         8 decades. Yet for all the concentrated Adityanath, was telling the people to the BJP’s win is that it was, perhaps, politics of development has been pre- focus by Congress general secretary about their achievements. There is no for the first time that the farmers got ferred in Uttar Pradesh. #      9     ( Priyanka Gandhi to wean the upper denying the fact that the pace of devel- timely and proper payment for their (The writer is Advocate on Record at           castes away with her temple run and boat opment in Uttar Pradesh has been very produce, particularly sugarcane grow- the Supreme Court of India)            (              (    A      %  !  $    S               /    9   7:             . !    16$      $  )   P    Q          )*  '               Sir — It is shocking that Gomathi Marimuthu, the athlete from Tamil $.%&&&40+ ')4$*64%0&4*6@ '%4%4<0.&%4%0      .      ! Nadu, has failed the dope test twice and 4$ $%%4&% %%4% %4 &4%0&&+'%046$.%@ 0*&& '%0 %4 4$ 4< )  $    9    9  it is even worse that the Anti-Doping BC@'0 %4&%' 6%%&44114%4 $*%$'0$&%%&4      (         Agency did not report the fact that she .*%4&*''&%*B C&4$ $% %'' ,0 & 4$ O &4%'%04%'*$%'' tested positive a month ago. 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Indian &4$'%4)&%<1*&%'' 4$%%-$&))4$% 6%&N    O.&@ -    ) *  9          sprinter Dutee Chand has shown & 6%' 0&%< $& 6.%4*$0 1%&0))-)*6<4$%4&@0& &$%+$4$0- /   (                )  tremendous amount of courage to &4%4&%'164<+%0&&< *%.1%& + 4$ 11&4& $*64E11'+&6@                  make the admission of being in a       D           same-sex relationship. It is unfortunate that the revelation has led to a storm, hibited same-sex relationships,   mandatory practice. The judicious use  E ,               ( most importantly on the part of her many still live with an old orthodox of water must be encouraged and field   ,          ( family members. Dutee’s elder sister mindset. awareness is crucial. The Government    ?             Saraswati Chand, herself an athlete, Dutee Chand’s decision is purely Sir — Now that we are staring at a cri- should consult and take the support of did not approve of this relationship personal and we should judge her as sis, we are beginning to think of solu- non-governmental organisations and      8 -          and said that Chand’s partner had an athlete and how she performs on tions to the water scarcity that is plagu- domain experts.            7  “pressurised and blackmailed” her the track. This personal matter must ing our cities when we should be Smita Pandey 5                  for her wealth and property. Its strange not come in the way of her intense implementing an action plan. 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In   F             her book, Maoism: A Global History, Julia Lovell                 ( writes that he had kept the large PKI on his side              ( to neutralise the influence of the military.                  ( Nevertheless, in the early 1960s, as tensions  P.           *  between the military and PKI mounted and the                 economy began to unravel, Sukarno made an alarming speech in August 1964. Alluding to the                  developing crisis, Sukarno stated that the coun-        "    Q   try was “living dangerously.” !    9   The 1965 coup attempt was brutally thwart- +  :4;H 9       1*- * ed by anti-communist military factions. The  + 2          coup was crushed by Major-General Suharto.        ;;    1  G  ( Adrian Wickers, in his 2013 book, A History of   $            ( Modern Indonesia, writes that the military gave                far-right Islamic and Catholic groups ample          G   #     ( space and impunity to carry out some of the             + G  S worst massacres of the 20th century. A 1977 on May 12, 2007. As the judge was waiting at the mosque), 10 soldiers and one ranger. As the                ( Amnesty International report suggests that the city’s airport, riots and open gun battles political and economic situation continued to “about one million” Indonesians — believed to between MQM activists and those belonging to deteriorate, while terrorist attacks by Al Qaeda-                 be PKI members or sympathisers — were mer- the anti-Musharraf alliance such as the Pakistan 9   < affiliated outfits increased in number, the exiled           *      cilessly slaughtered and these included pregnant Peoples Party (PPP), Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami chairperson of the PPP Benazir Bhutto, returned                 ( women and children. Party (PkMAP), Pakistan Muslim League 3  8 to Pakistan in October. A large rally in Karachi  #           @     The Australian novelist Christopher Koch (Nawaz) (PML-N) and Awami National Party  3 8 that was escorting her from the Jinnah       @           1  dramatised the carnage in a 1978 novel. The title (ANP), erupted on the roads and streets of the International Airport was attacked by suicide      @                ( of the novel, The Year of Living Dangerously, was city. Government buildings, media outlets, cars  2  - bombers and 124 people were killed in the car-   (             ( inspired by Sukarno’s speech. Since the novel was and buses were fired upon and torched. Snipers 3  < nage. Al Qaeda-affiliated groups were suspect-             $ @  1*- turned into a film in 1982, the expression “year took positions on overhead bridges and mowed ed of carrying out the attack. .                 ( of living dangerously” is often used by writers down opponents with bullets. 3  9  On November 3, Musharraf declared a state                 and journalists to describe a tumultuous year in The city came to a standstill as armed men of emergency. The same month, sectarian vio- the life of a country and/or a particularly vio- roamed the streets amid dead bodies, abandoned  2  lence in Kurram Agency killed 80 people and              F   lent period in which a country spirals into anar- cars and burning motorbikes and buses. Islamic militants began to take over buildings               +    chy and unprecedented bloodshed. According to a May 13, 2007 report by CNN, 33  I   in Swat. On November 22, Pakistan was sus-      @      @      If one sets aside 1971’s bloody civil war in people were killed and dozens were wounded. 33 pended from the Commonwealth for refusing                 former East Pakistan, then the year in which The MQM and the Musharraf regime accused to lift the emergency. On November 26, PML-        F S          Pakistan lived dangerously (in the context of the Opposition parties for the violence, where-  2 9 N chief Nawaz Sharif returned from exile.                    the mentioned expression) has to be 2007. It as the former and most local and foreign news  233- On December, 13 Islamist militant groups               7    is remarkable that the country actually came outlets put the blame on the latter and formed the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),                 # out of it at all. Musharraf. 9  < which would go on to kill thousands of   F                The year got off to a terrible start when, in Then in June, unprecedented monsoon 33 Pakistanis in the following years. On December    ;I4       ;I444 January, an Al Qaeda suicide bomber killed 12 rains in Karachi killed over 200 people. The 27, suicide bombers assassinated Benazir Bhutto. policemen in Peshawar. Then in February, very next month on July 3, militant clerics and Dozens perished with her and dozens more were *   34(  ( ,    ((  F S military chief and president Pervez Musharraf their ‘students’ fired at security forces posted 33  8  killed in the riots which spread across Pakistan  ((      F      suspended the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar outside Islamabad’s Red Mosque. The mosque   8 for three days. Enraged mobs ran amok, setting          ,       F  Chaudhry, accusing him of corruption. and its seminary had been taken over by rad- fire to buildings and automobiles, especially in        "        The lawyers’ community rejected the sus- ical clerics and their supporters, who for 8328 Punjab and Sindh.          ,        pension and began a movement. It was soon months had been harassing the people of the  2  - Things almost completely fell apart in    #             joined by both big and small Opposition par- locality on the pretext of “vanquishing anti- 2007. However, the country managed to limp       (    ties, whose rallies were often attacked by riot Islamic activities.” As tensions between the cler- 9  J<@ back to some “normalcy” but the economy con- 9    1*- S       ,   ( police. As the movement transformed into a ics and the state rose, security forces moved in   8K3  8 tinued to plummet and terrorist attacks became                 ( populist anti-Musharraf drive and spread from after it was confirmed that the clerics and their endemic. Things in this respect began to some-    F  9       F       Punjab to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, its leaders “students” were heavily armed. The major siege   8  what improve from 2015 onwards. But an eco- decided to take it to Sindh’s capital city, Karachi. took place on July 10 and 11 when Pakistan mil- nomic downturn, the recent spike in terror                 Karachi’s then largest party, the Muttahida itary commandos entered the building and L attacks and intense political polarisation, are      P5             Qaumi Movement (MQM), was a staunch ally eliminated the militants. once again threatening the country. Are we                  ( of the Musharraf regime. On July 13, newspapers reported that 102 once again moving towards a year of living      Q    The MQM wasn’t happy when the suspend- people had been killed. These included 91 civil- dangerously?           ed judge and his supporters arrived in Karachi ians (most of whom were militants holed up in (Courtesy: The Dawn) @ /                 @  @        E  =:108                    

to in the sub-clause 1 (a) of Article 2 map the trajectory of Anthropocene Assessment’, delineating the impacts of demands for water, administering cially water. To ensure water security for of the Paris Agreement, 2015, and fix and associated global greenhouse gas climate change and increasing global equitable distribution of water resources the region, understanding localised a numerical baseline for the average emission pathways. temperature on HKH and its resources. for different sectors and needs can be variations will be the key. For example, global temperature. In the face of huge human influ- According to the report, glaciers have even more challenging for the existing in the hilly areas of the region, the main The challenge is to separate and ence on the earth system, pursuing the been shrinking since the mid-18th cen- water governance structures in the source of water is the springs. Thus, in quantify human influences on climate efforts to limit the temperature increase tury, the exception being from 1920 to region. this case, relevant geographical units for   change from that of nature. This will above 1.5ºC is an ambitious task. 1940. The ICIMOD warned of dire Hydro-politics played out as a sub- effective water resources management  88 help convince and stimulate decision- Unchecked, the temperature rise above consequences if the global climate set of regional geopolitics often fer- will be the springsheds and not the river %'%*,04$*6%%0 makers throughout the world for tak- 1.5ºC may have significant, long-last- response fails to contain the rising tem- ments competition among countries basins. Augmenting water resources, &&4%4&*6'%4 %( --./'%&7;8 ing up the much-needed climate ing and irreversible impacts on human perature and said that “current emis- which undercuts the prospects of rejuvenating water bodies and strength- change mitigation actions as stated in and natural systems. Among the many sions would lead to five degrees in cooperation. In the geopolitical tug of ening water governance institutions will *.1''&%44$ he human influence on the plan- Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, 2015, impacts and the cascading risks that warming and a loss of two-thirds of the war, it is no denying that countries may be vital for the development of the .%H64&<4&'''4 et and its environment, leading “to limit the temperature increase to changing climate and increase in glob- region’s glaciers by 2100.” be inclined to use water as a geo-strate- region, human security and achieving 16%04$16+'&*%0 Tto global warming, are no more 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels…to al temperature will lead to, one is on the Though commonly described as gic weapon. Establishment of effective sustainable development goals, especial- %'&%.44464$ hidden. However, there can also be sev- significantly reduce the risks and Himalayas (to be specific, Hindu Kush- ‘Water Tower of Asia’, water crisis is transboundary water governance struc- ly Goal 6. eral natural factors that cause climate impacts of climate change.” Himalaya region) and the natural looming large over countries in the tures and constant dialogues to achieve It is also important to develop insti- F60.4-$%41)60 change and variations in global temper- The geological era dominated by resources thereof. HKH region. The unfolding water cri- trade-offs between upstream and tutional capacities at multi-level gover- %014%*40)%&'6&& atures. In fact, increased volcanic erup- human influences on climate is consid- The International Centre for sis is likely to get worse in the coming downstream water uses may preclude nance structures for adaptive and '%1%44$%$ tions and periods of few sunspots may ered as anthropocene. A recent special Integrated Mountain Development years, aided by human drivers such as such a scenario. It is important for effective governance, build cross-scalar 4$$'&41* lead to a drop-off in the temperature report by the Intergovernmental Panel (ICIMOD) described the Hindu Kush- climate change. The per capita water nations to understand that cooperation interfaces among the various knowl- $%+,0<$ as it happened over the Northern on Climate Change (IPCC) titled, Himalaya (HKH) region the “Third availability has drastically gone down, on water issues leads to a win-win sit- edge-based systems and strengthen the Hemisphere for about a thousand ‘Global Warming of 1.5ºC’ attempts to Pole” as it “stores more snow and ice thus compromising on the develop- uation. Efforts must be on to promote resilience of the communities. As the &4&$4&'' years, known as Little Ice Age, which trace the temporal extent of anthro- than anywhere else in the world out- mental needs, especially of the pover- regional dialogue and multi-stake- IPCC special report on ‘Global 1%4&*&1%4& 61% lasted roughly till the mid-18th pocene. The report says that anthro- side the polar regions.” The HKH ty-stricken population. holders partnership on water issues for Warming of 1.5ºC’ suggests, there is a 1%'&%.4%'*4& Century. Climate variations are, there- pocene has geological merit to be ecosystem is already showing signs of Rapid rate of urbanisation (often effective water resources management strong need to establish synergies $60%<%0$4$%41'' fore, generally induced by a mix of nat- regarded as a formal epoch in the geo- human influences. Changes in cryos- unplanned), ever-growing population and conflict mitigation in the region. between climate change mitigation, &*4%&4%0.&&4% ural and human factors. Precisely logical time scale and that it begins from phere are an important indicator of cli- and fast-paced industrialisation in the About two billion people living in adaptation and sustainable develop- because of this, climate scientists find the mid-20th century and continues. mate change. In February 2019, the ICI- HKH region stress upon the already the basins of the 10 major rivers, which ment goals. +64%'0&*44$1&. it difficult to define the phrase “2°C Scientists, artists and documentary MOD came out with a landmark depleting natural resources, including originate from HKH, benefit directly (The writer is a freelance .&&4%0$1%4- above pre-industrial levels” as referred makers are all trying to capture and study titled, ‘The Hindu Kush Himalaya water. In the face of competitive sectoral or indirectly from its resources, espe- commentator)             !" > 0 1    2,,  -     5>

  Rajnath Singh efforts to be made to clean the  Lucknow would be made river Ganga there. Anupriya Patel ith people reposing faith one of the most beautiful cities  Dholak trade to be  Mirzapur to be devel- Win the Bharatiya Janata of the world. Projects worth Rs developed under One District oped as a tourist destination Party (BJP) once again and giv- 50,000 crore are in the pipeline One Product (ODOP) scheme. which in turn will generate ing a resounding mandate to which will make Lucknow  Behmai bridge to be employment at village level. Prime Minister Narendra commuter-friendly and one of completed. Temple of Vindhyachal Modi, it will be a trying time the cleanest cities of India. An auditorium will be will be brought under reli- for the ruling party leaders to constructed in Varanasi. gious tourism map. fulfil the promises they have Chief Minister Yogi made during the election cam- Adityanath Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Santosh Gangwar paign.  If the BJP comes to  A medical college and The famous rubber fac- The poll promises range power in 2019, the NDA gov- a Central school in Fatehpur. tory to be re-opened in Bareilly. from building bridges to pro- ernment will set up a sports  Rail Park in Fatehpur Four industrial areas of viding jobs and setting up university in Meerut. city. Parsakheda, Rajau, Bhojipura medical college to developing Green Expressway from  Drinking water to be and Faridpur to be developed. city as tourist hub. Delhi to Saharanpur to provided in 64 villages near Textile Park will be set Sample the promises that Yamunotri. Ganga by constructing over- up in city. the BJP leaders made during Vasudev Tirth Sthal to head tanks and installing 64 Mega Food Park will be the poll campaign: be developed in Amroha and hand pumps. re-opened. .&0)%) #>/  *'%$<',%4% 44.14 5    / .   6     '  7   '  &         P .   %&  %,/ 64+&    ..   %(  ;    nationalism in their poll cam- campaigners of the party. He he said. )&::-; & 1:&&3 headlines at national level as alone and coming up with paigns and the people liked it. was the most sought after and Yogi said that this result  178 farmers filed nominations such an impeccable perfor- treets in the metropolis lated by BJP’s resounding “Prime Minister Narendra addressed a series of rallies had dispelled the myth that against CM KCR's daughter, to mance, signals towards a dawn Semptied by early on Evictory in the Lok Sabha Modi had given the slogan of across the country. His prestige votes could be transferred on he wait is finally over for highlight the failure of of a new era in Telangana pol- Thursday evening amid fear of elections, Chief Minister Yogi ‘Abki baar 300 paar’ and the was at stake in Gorakhpur one command. “The political Tthe saffron party in Telangana government in itics, where three party fight clashes as election trends Adityanath said the results people voted en bloc to fulfil from where he was elected leaders should now realise that Telangana. In a historic man- addressing farm distress. Even will be witnessed among TRS, poured in with the ruling reflected defeat of negativity the dream of Modi and the MP five times but had lost the people will vote for only that date, four BJP candidates after results, Nizamabad seat BJP and Congress. Trinamool Congress and the emanating from dynastic pol- BJP,” the Chief Minister said. seat in the by-election in 2018. party which will work at the emerged victorious in the made headlines at national "We have been saying that surging BJP locked in a neck itics and victory of develop- “We won because of the He ensured that his protégé ground level,” he added. Loksabha polls, ensuring a level, as daughter of Telangana BJP will emerge as the alterna- and neck battle for the 42 Lok ment and nationalistic politics. leadership shown by Prime Ravi Kishan sails through com- Claiming that Prime grand debut for the national CM, who ardently pitched for tive to ruling TRS after Sabha seats in West Bengal. “The results are clear indi- Minister Modi and the politi- fortably. Minister Modi had worked party in Telangana. Federal Front, got defeated by Loksabha polls in Telangana. People reached to the safe- cation that people no longer cal strategy adopted by party’s When asked about the during his five-year term for While BJP's former state a rookie. Ironically BJP's win- People saw BJP as better party ty of their homes before the for- want negative politics of caste national president Amit Shah. mahagathbandhan, the Chief development of the country chief G Kishan Reddy won in ning candidate D Arvind's to fight TRS than Congress. mal declaration of results, fear- and dynasty. They want basic Millions of BJP workers Minister said that no one could and for enhancing the infra- sitting seat Secunderabad, like father D Srinivas is officially BJP has a good cadre and ing violent fallout of the poll facilities and they voted for worked tirelessly to ensure that take the voters for a ride any structure, Yogi said. “The coun- many expected, what's amazed Rajyasabha MP from TRS, but strong organisational set up. outcome amid a bitter election development in this election,” the plan made by Modi and more. “The alert voters have try’s globally improved image one and all is the victory of has been keeping away from We have been looking for battle between the two parties, Yogi told a select group of Shah was implemented to the rejected the mahagathband- also gave a boost to the BJP’s other three candidates. The TRS. opportunity to make our pres- leaders of which were involved reporters at his official resi- T at the ground level. This is han’ (grand alliance) of oppo- election prospect while the victory of Dharmapuri Arvind Another notable victory is ence felt in Telanagna politics. in a no-holds barred attack in dence here on Thursday. the success of the team BJP,” the sition parties. It is high time for counter-terrorism action also from Nizamabad, Bandi Sanjay of Bandi Sanjay in Karimnagar This is a monumental oppor- a grueling two-month long He said the BJP leaders Chief Minister said. the opposition to introspect gave a political advantage to the from Karimnagar and Soyam segment, where he trounced tunity for BJP's growth in campaign. talked about development and Yogi was one of the star and shun politics of negativity,” party,” he said. Babu Rao from Adilabad KCR’s close confidante, sitting Telangana and we will utilise it amazed people and political MP B Vinod Kumar. Though to make inroads into every vil- analysts alike. Karimnagar was considered lage and remotest corner of Though BJP has been gain- among the probable seats Telangana," said N               ing ground steadily in most where BJP might give tough Ramchander Rao, senior leader parts of India over the past two fight, majority of 89508 votes, of BJP speaking to The Pioneer decades, has not been able to points towards BJP's future after the results. !-;7 &- 1;  1256 votes from Jammu- repeat the same in Telangana, prospects in Telangana. Though Ramchander Rao, Poonch Lok Sabha seat. in spite of a dedicated cadre and The trend has been so BJP's leader in Legislative iding high on the 'crest' of Meanwhile, reacting to the vote bank, due to various rea- favourable towards BJP, even in Council, lost in Malkajgiri, RModi wave, Bharatiya poll results, National sons. But thanks to Modi wave the tribal dominant Adilabad, expressed confidence that this Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday Conference Vice President and and TRS party's mistakes, 2019 Soyam Babu Rao won. TRS is the new beginning for BJP in retained all three Lok Sabha former Chief Minister Omar General Elections gave much party's growing familiarity with not just Telangana but also will seats, two in Jammu division Abdullah congratulated Prime needed break for the party in AIMIM, is said to have back- pave way for further expansion and one in Ladakh while Minister Narendra Modi and youngest state of India. fired in Adilabad constituency, of party in South India. National Conference, led by BJP Chief Amit Shah for their Especially Dharmapuri which has a history of com- BJP's debut has been so former Union Minister Dr stellar performance in the Arvind's victory in Nizamabad, munal tension, leading to BJP's impressive that it got a vote , staged a polls.Omar tweeted, "So the where he trounced sitting MP victory. Giving ticket to Adivasi share of about 20 percent in GE comeback by dislodging all exit polls were correct. All and Telangana CM KCR's leader Soyam Babu Rao who 2019 in Telangana, compared three rival PDP candidates in that’s left is to congratulate the daughter Kalvakuntla Kavitha, defected to BJP from Congress, to about 8 percent in 2018 Kashmir valley. BJP & NDA for a stellar per- sent clear signals to CM KCR also helped saffron party score Assembly polls. The massive The cold desert region of formance. Credit where credit that Telangana people are ready a stunning victory. gain in seat and vote share, has Ladakh, initially witnessed a is due PM Modi Sahib & Mr to side with BJP and dump rul- While BJP won four seats given a new reason and pur- close fight between BJP and an Amit Shah put together a win- ing TRS, if needed and in the fiercely fought polls, pose for BJP leaders and cadres independent candidate Sajjad ning alliance & a very profes- Telanagana is not the 'jagir' of what's significant is, it fought across Telangana, to embark on Hussain. In the final tally, BJP's sional campaign. Bring on the Kalvakuntla family. this elections without any a new journey and set their won next five years". Nizamabad election made alliance. Fighting elections sights high. the seat by a margin of over PDP Chief Mehbooba 9000 votes.Namgyal secured Mufti while conceding defeat 41315 votes while Sajjad also posted a message on her   %& Hussain could secure 31552 twitter timeline. She wrote,  * , votes only. I’ve been fortunate to get the  O    , However, the biggest upset             ,    &  (   love & affection of my people. in the state was recorded on They have every right to (3% '.   Anantnag LoK Sabha seat. toric victories over their rival votes. Jugal Kishore secured votes from Anantnag, Mohd express their anger for my fail-   90  Here, PDP Chief, Mehbooba candidates. MoS PMO, Dr 839385 votes while his rival gar- Maqbool War from Baramulla ings. Accept their verdict with ;  Mufti, failed to garner major- Jitendra Singh, contesting nered 550922 votes. secured 5448 votes while jour- humility. Congratulations to * *2 ity votes. Despite running 'vit- Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha In Anantnag, National nalist turned BJP leader Sheikh winning candidates from NC. erming the Lok Sabha poll results as riolic' campaign against the seat for the second time, defeat- Conference candidate, Justice Khalid Jehangir secured 4631 I’m grateful to my party work- 72 1-:99     Tunprecedented, BSP president BJP she finished at number ed Vikramaditya Singh of the (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi votes from Srinagar Lok Sabha ers & colleagues. Mehbooba Mayawati again raised doubts over EVMs three in the final tally of votes. Congress party by a record defeated JKPCC Chief,GA. seat. Rebel BJP leader Lal Singh, also wrote, "Congratulations to he owes it to Tamil on Thursday and indicated that her alliance Mehbooba had never lost any margin of over 3.48 lakh votes. Mir, his rival candidate of who had contested from both Narendra Modi ji for a historic TNadu and Kerala for providing a crucial with the SP and the RLD will continue. election in her two decade Dr Karan Singh, father of Congress party, by a margin of the Lok Sabha seats in Jammu mandate. Today surely belongs southern comfort by contributing 26 seats to its total "We had not contemplated that the long political career. This is the Vikramaditya Singh and con- over 7000 votes. Mehbooba failed to make significant to BJP and it’s allies. Time for kitty of 53 seats. The Congress which contested the alliance will fare so badly. People are not first election she had contest- gress stalwart Ghulam Nabi Mufti stood third. She secured impact.Singh had floated Dogra Congress to get an Amit Shah". 2019 Lok Sabha election as a constituent of the able to digest the poll results. It is against ed in the absence of her men- Azad had campaigned in sup- 30223 votes (24.6 percent) of Swabhimaan Sangathan party Addressing a press confer- DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in their sentiment and aspirations," she said. tor and PDP patron Mufti port of the NC-Congress joint the total votes polled. after resigning from the BJP in ence in Srinagar, Dr Farooq Tamil Nadu won nine of the ten seats allocated to Pointing fingers towards electronic Mohd Sayeed. candidate. In Baramulla, former J&K the aftermath of controversy Abdullah expressed hope that it. This includes the lone seat from the union ter- voting machines (EVMs), the Bahujan In Srinagar, 83 year old Dr BJP's Jugal Kishore Sharma, Assembly speaker Mohd Akbar over Kathua rape and murder the new government in Delhi ritory of Puducherry. Samaj Party (BSP) supremo said, "Several Farooq Abdullah won Srinagar contesting from Jammu- Lone defeated his rival candidate case of a minor Gujjar girl. will do justice with Jammu and The Congress led-UDF literally swept Kerala as shortcomings of conducting elections seat,for the fourth time, by a Poonch Lok Sabha seat, bet- of Peoples Conference, Raja Lal Singh secured 6848 Kashmir. it won the 19 out of the 20 seats from the State leav- through EVMs have come to our notice margin of over 70,000 votes. He tered his previous record. He Aijaz Ali by a margin of over votes from Jammu-Poonch Lok “We hope the new govern- ing the lone seat of Alappuzha to the CPI(M). The and there is opposition to EVMs all over defeated PDP's rival candidate defeated Congress candidate 29,000 votes. In all three Lok Sabha seat and 18470 votes ment in Delhi will do justice Kerala result is a major setback to the CPI(M) as well the country." Aga Syed Mohsin. Dr Abdullah Raman Bhalla by a margin of Sabha seats, BJP candidates from Udhampur-Doda seat. with J-K and engage in dia- as the BJP. The Hindutva party had given enough indi- She added that after this results, had secured 106750 votes. over 2.88 lakh votes. In 2014, he could garner less than 20,000 Refugee leader Rajiv Chunni, logue with Pakistan so that we cations that it was all set to open its parliamentary whatever confidence people had in EVMs In Jammu region, both the had defeated Congress candi- votes collectively. BJP MLC, who claimed support of are taken out of this morass,” he account in Kerala but it turned out to be a misplaced will disappear. BJP candidates recorded his- date by a margin of 2.57 lakh Mohd Yousaf Sofi secured 9687 refugees, could only secure said. hope. The State of Kerala remains the BJP’s Rishyamukh (the mountain mentioned in Ramayana which remained inaccessible to the monkey king Vali ) as the entire minority communities maintained their +"+#" &" "*"0  distance from the party. ;7= ' The strong anti-incum- /" 7+?#"  bency feeling against the ? " ruling AIADMK played 72 1-:99     just one seat in the 2019 election. The many sleeper cells in the AIADMK ><& spoilsport of the BJP’s party has been weakened because of and would bring down the    Tamil Nadu dreams. The amil Nadu remained inacces- the internal fighting for the control Palaniswamy-led government at the BJP should have taken into Tsible to the BJP for the second of the party by the factions led by time of his choice. Tamil Nadu vot- consideration its experi- time in succession. In addition to Panneerselvam and V K Sasikala, ers were annoyed with the kind of ences when it had forged alliance with the AIADMK the ignominy of failing to win a sin- and the number of corruption street fighting staged by the in the past (1998 and 2004). What happened this time gle seat from the Dravidian Land, charges against the Palaniswamy-led AIADMK and the AMMK. They was the repeat of 2004 when both the parties were the BJP faces a bleak future in the government. People of Tamil Nadu used their rights at the first instance obliterated in the hustings. State. The BJP failed to win at least saw the residences and offices of a by casting their votes to the DMK, The Edappady Palaniswamy-led Government has one seat from Tamil Nadu despite minister as well as the chief secretary the one and only viable alternative. managed to prolong its longevity in office by scrap- hectic campaigning by PM. getting raided by the sleuths of the Though there were parties like the ing through the bypolls by winning eight of the 22 seats. The results of the elections CBI and the Income Tax MNM ( launched by actor Kamal Thoigh there is no threat to the AIADMK government from the State underscore many Department, hitherto unheard of Haasan) and AMMK in the electoral in the near future, chances of more MLAs of the party factors. The ruling AIADMK is yet anywhere in the country. arena, Tamil Nadu voters preferred revolting against the leadership cannot be ruled out. Out to get over the demise of party The party underwent a major the DMK and its allies because the of the 22 assembly seats which went to the by-poll, the supremo J Jayalalithaa while the split in 2017 as the Mannargudi former lacked trust and track record. AIADMK had won 21 in the 2016 assembly election. combined leadership of Chief clan, led by Sasikala and her nephew BJP’s efforts to make its pres- So, the parry has lost 13 seats from its benches. Minister Edappady Palaniswamynd TTV Dhinakaran was eased out of ence felt in the State came a crop- There was a big anti-BJP feeling in Tamil Nadu his deputy O Panneerselvam has the AIADMK by the EPS-OPS duo. per. “There are no leaders in Tamil which was intensified by the blitzkrieg unleashed by failed to rejuvenate the party. This antagonised the Thevar com- Nadu BJP capable of winning elec- the DMK-led front. The anti-Sterlite agitation, the There was no Modi wave in Tamil munity in central Tamil Nadu tion. And they do not want the anti-hydrocarbon extraction campaign and the agi- Nadu. At the same time, the DMK which had stood with the AIADMK party to emerge as an alternative in tation against the Salem -Chennai Greenfield corri- under the leadership of MK Stalin since the party was launched by M the State because of obvious rea- dor played a big role in creating a wide rift between fought valiantly despite many odds G Ramachandran in 1972. sons. The rulers in Kamalalayam, the BJP and the people of Tamil Nadu. The state unit and reasserted its supremacy. Dhinakaran retaliated by the BJP head quarters, are afraid of of the BJP failed miserably when it came to explain The AIADMK which has won launching the AMMK to teach the losing their prominence if the to the people of Tamil Nadu the pro-poor measures 37 of the 39 seats in the 2014 lok ‘treacherous’ EPS and OPS a lesson. party emerges as a strong force,” P  .   1    7  & .       .      %&     being implemented by the Centre Sabha election had to contend with He claimed that he had deployed said a senior State leader.      (  (3     !" *>>

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Here, they believe that fettucini. The fish and whole prawns Indian food with a modern twist. “there is no sincerer love than that of were lightly tossed in tomato sauce that And was I in for a surprise and not food,” and they show it. There is love in gave the dish a vibrant orange colour. a change of view towards the way exe- the food they bring to the table and it Taking a bite, the first flavour that coat- an authentic Indian dish could cuted is evident in the way they treat their ed the palate was the tanginess of the taste. to perfec- guests and probably that’s the reason sauce which gradually made way for The ambience, replete with tion as these why you don’t want to leave. thyme and buttery-ness. The seafood colours like magenta and teal, appeared and tast- The ambience really seems to take adds an earthy and salty flavour to the peppered with brass and wood- ed more like potato you to one of the cafés along the walk- pasta, balancing out the dish altogeth- en decor, sets the tone for exper- wedges. The dried cheese didn’t way in France. Sitting inside, you can er. The second seafood dish was PAUL’s imentation. It makes you recon- make too much of an impact. smell the breads baking, the coffee brew- signature, the grilled tiger prawns. The sider how Indian dishes could be With two disappointments in ing and the aroma of decadent food. The slightly charred prawns presented on a prepared with a new outlook. a row, I looked up to the next décor is simple yet elegant and the smell bed of nutty romesco sauce (made with The first. I bit into the papad- dish, which was Malai broccoli of bakery in the air is comforting. sweet red pepper), served with buttered like sweet potato, yam and and pumpkin, crispy lentil cake While I was just about sinking in veggies, is bound to sweep you off your banana kadak naan and chaat and parmesan mousse mixed in the experience, the first of the courses feet. A little sweet-heat from the corn roti, served with sweet corn a salad bowl. A vegetable lover was brought to the table. This were the romesco sauce with the tiger prawns, mousse and tomato sea buck- like me would absolutely drool smoked salmon bites, traditionally cooked to perfection, sings in harmo- thorn chutney. The taste was even at the very names of its referred as a tartine in French or sim- ny on your palate. such that it would remind one of ingredients, but the dish failed to ply put, sliced and toasted baguettes, Last but definitely not the least of hummus and pita bread but at the meet my gastronomic expecta- topped with ingredients.This tartine was the mains, was the roasted baby chick- same time, forget it as this has a tions. bite size, toasted baguettes, topped signature salad was served. Made up of en. This dish is to die for. Sous-vide distinct flavour. The chopped Next up was the chicken with a refreshing dill sour cream, iceberg lettuce, grilled chicken, finely- chicken, cooked off in the pan, served cashews, sprinkled on the top, malai tikka, topped with cheese smoked salmon and sprinkled with with cut green apple, carrots and topped with with some veggies and a salad topped added flavour to the ‘perfectly fondue and walnut crumbs. capers and mustard grains. The crunch- walnuts and emmental cheese, this with a pepper jus. The sous-vide cook- bland’ yet the most tasteful Ideally, a perfect example of iness from the fresh baguette added a salad burst with goodness. It was sweet, ing process helps the chicken retain all mousse. fusion. bite to the dish while the creaminess of salty, smoky and crunchy. There was its juices while cooking. While cutting My confidence about the As I neared a saturation, the the sour cream and silkiness of the nothing to complain about here. Its sim- the chicken on the plate, I realised that curations by New York chef last dish in line was the yoghurt salmon, melted in the mouth. The plicity marked its perfection. there was crispy skin which crackles as Sujan Sarkar went up a notch apricot kofta served in dum gravy capers and the mustard grains further, Making the French experience even the knife slices through it. Taking a bite, further with the potato tikki and with sea buckthorn papad- enhanced and elevated the bites by better, the croque-monsieur made its way the skin was crunchy while the chick- which was served next. It like breads and pickled apple. The adding a little pungency and saltiness. to the table. It is the French version of en underneath it was tender and was nothing like the ones crispy on the outside, softer kofta, soft as cotton, could be an This dish was sophisticated and a per- a ham and cheese sandwich. There was released all its juices as you bite in. The found at the street side inside. Only the colour was dif- appropriate replacement for fect appetite builder. extra cheese with fresh ham, served pepper added a layer over the chicken chaat thela (vendor). The ferent— maroon instead of paneer (cottage cheese) or usual I was still savouring the flavour of along-side crispy, golden-brown hash and binds the dish together. To cut crispiest tikki, in the cen- white. koftas — finally, a perfect fusion. the salmon bites when a whiff of browns. One would realise why it’s a through the richness of the dish, the tre was surrounded by Pairing beer with the meal The speed of the service was onions, freshly baked bread and cheese French classic as it makes you fall in love salad on the side helped. battered and deep-fried is usually seen as the most viable not uniform. But I was lucky to wafted through the air. The next thing with food, all over again. To end the evening on a sweet note, kale and spinach tempura option, however, one can’t help get my desserts a bit late as after I knew, a French onion soup was Next up was a Margherita pizza and desserts were served — Tiramisu and and had a sweet and sour but look at the menu when it has all the food that I had, it took placed before me. Campagne bread a Pepperoni pizza. Pizzas at PAUL’s are a Strawberry cheesecake. The tiramisu yoghurt mousse poured over a wide range of cocktails to time for me to make some space. served as a bowl for the soup, where as hand-tossed and thin crust. The was as authentic as it could get. However, its top. The taste could make choose from. I went for Calcutta But desserts were worth the wait. soon as the lid was removed, I could Margherita one was topped with fresh to take the traditional creation one step one wish that every thela should Cup. The drink was an amalga- The first one was the Thandai smell the caramelised onions and the tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and further, Kalhua was added to the bat- prepare the tikki that way. But mation of bourbon and Islay cassata, served with bits of tutty- baked cheese. The soup was essential- garnished with basil leaves. As for the ter. The flavour of the coffee was uniqueness was presumably the make you want single malt whiskey infused with fruity pistachios and black pep- ly, a thick brown broth in which onions Pepperoni pizza, it consisted of toma- stronger and more rustic, pertaining to drill, here. The next ensemble to reconsider your food orienta- flavours of mango ginger, honey per meringue. The crispy waffers were slow cooked. A sip revealed that to sauce topped with pork pepperoni the premium Lavazza espresso shots made it very apparent. tion. syrup and citrus. The cocktail, on top melted in my mouth like it contained the richness of onions, and mozzarella. What was commend- used in the making. Tiramisu is definite- Served with an ulta tawa While I was still gorging on however, made only a little cream. The cassata had my heart. cheese and butter. This is what heaven able about both the pizzas, was the fresh- ly a choice for the ones who don’t have parantha at its bottom, the cylin- the duck kebabs, sous chef Hitesh impact to my already impressed The second dessert was the is made of. The onions made the broth ness of ingredients that one could taste. much of a sweet tooth and love coffee. drical duck seekh kebab was Lohat was keen on serving the tastebuds as I felt the flavours Cashew cake, served with milk sweeter, however, it was balanced with Another thing that made them stand out For the ones who like their desserts topped with mixed berry chutney best under his domain. The beet- could have been stronger. ice cream and apricot gel. Even the saltiness that was provided by the was the tomato sauce that was not sweet, the strawberry cheesecake is your and housemade pickles. The root and peanut chops were As I continued with the food, as the ice cream was a perfect cheese and butter. The soup was rich, entirely brought down to a liquid con- choice. The buttery cracker base topped kebab didn’t have the overtly served with garlic, apricot and the baked truffle fries made their replacement to the vanilla, the wholesome and left a heavy coat on the sistency. The tomatoes still have a bite with vanilla cheesecake and finished non-vegetarian taste yet was per- chilli chutney, greens and pickles. way to my plate. These were cake could have had balanced its palate. Rest assured, the dish is bound to them which gives out a tanginess, that with strawberry crush, was beautiful, fectly meaty. A special alert for It reminded me of a crazy ball- topped with cheese fondue and sweetness, which was a tad bit too to take you to your happy place. will make you ask for more. airy and light. Just the perfect way to end vegetarians. This one might just sized coconut, brown, hard and fried in truffle oil but the idea was much. 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Infantino, who pushed the idea despite rights and $90 million from ticket The 36-year-old Mary Kom, I hope to give my best and return the likely need for Qatar's neighbours sales. who was making her competitive winner," Siwach, who won a Bronze to put aside a two-year blockade and The news comes after Europe's top debut at home in 51kg, took some at the GeeBee Boxing tournament help to host an expanded tournament. football clubs said in March they blows initially but was quick to in Finland in March, said. "The involvement of these coun- would boycott an expanded 24-team make amends as Nikhat was not Shiva Thapa also remained on tries in the organisation of the tour- Club World Cup — also backed by able to connect her punches as the course to clinching a Gold at the nament jointly with Qatar implies the Infantino — which is planned to take bout progressed. same venue where he was crowned lifting of this blockade, in particular place in June and July 2021, replacing Using her vast experience, Mary national champion three years ago the lifting of restrictions on the move- the Confederations Cup tournament. Kom regained her composure and as he fended off a strong challenge ment of people and goods," said a fea- An announcement of the final dealt a few telling blows on the from his Polish opponent D sibility study submitted to March's decision had not been expected until Strandja Memorial Gold winner Krystian Sczepanski to emerge 5-0 FIFA Congress in Miami. next month's FIFA Congress to be held Nikhat and that seemed to have winner. The study also claimed that a in Paris ahead of the women's World clinched the issue in favour of the Sczepanski was at his aggressive Qatar World Cup with 48 teams Cup that takes place in France between London Olympics Bronze medallist best and kept hurling punches but would generate "between $300-$400 June 7 and July 7. Manipuri in the third round. Shiva cleverly kept frustrating his Mary Kom will face Vanlal opponent by going out of his range. Duati of Mizoram in the Gold- "It made him tired at the end of medal bout on Friday. every round. I was playing my style, In the men's section, 17 Indians did not give my 100 per cent. I was  6   stormed into the final in 10 weight just trying to be tactical with him categories. and let his punches go in the air and Continuing his dream run, for- miss it so that he loses his control * - mer world youth champion Sachin 7        .   and confidence," Shiva said. Siwach registered an upset win He will face Manish Kaushik in over reigning Commonwealth ;■ 2  want to say I don't want all this. will get more experience," the the 60kg final on Friday. >■   over the last few years has been Games champion Gaurav Solanki in It has come out in the newspapers London Olympics Bronze medal- There was also a setback in unbelievable," Hales said in an inter- a unanimous decision to set up a livid Mary Kom on Thursday that she's challenging me," Mary list continued. store for India in the men's 75kg cat- lex Hales insists he will still sup- view broadcast by Sky Sports. 51kg gold medal clash against Aasked her vanquished oppo- Kom said after beating Nikhat to Mary Kom, however, said egory, when Manjeet Panghal twist- Aport England at the upcoming "I will be (keeping an eye on the Asian Games Gold medalist Amit nent Nikhat Zareen to prove her- enter the 51kg final. Nikhat's comments made her ed his knee in the first round to be World Cup despite his shock exile World Cup). The guys deserve to win Panghal. self in the ring instead of making Mary Kom beat 22-year-old more determined. knocked out by his Filipino oppo- from international cricket. it and I'll be sat there watching and A day after he eliminated World irritating comments. Nikhat 4-1 in a split decision. "I was so surprised to read her nent Eumir Felix Delos Santosh. The Nottinghamshire batsman cheering." Championship Bronze medalist Mary was reacting to former "First you prove inside the comments in the newspaper. It's Santosh will face Ashish Kumar was on course to feature for World As for his feelings about his World Rogen Ladon in a well-calculated world junior champion Nikhat's ring and then speak out (against so irritating. How can they say all in the final. Cup hosts England until a report in Cup exile, confirmed when Hales was bout, the 20-year-old from Haryana comments in the media that she me). She has won just one medal this. Yes, everyone has the right to Former Asian champion the Guardian newspaper last month left out of England's 15-man tourna- had his task cut out against his spar- was excited to take on her 'idol' at the international level and such say and anyone can challenge. But Chatchai Decha Butdee of Thailand revealed he was serving a 21-day ban ment squad announced Tuesday, he ring partner but he again emerged and she would "put up a strong is her ego and attitude! They feel I'm also a human being. It causes also created an upset in the men's following a second positive test for simply added: "I'm not here to talk victorious. fight by using her brain" in the proud and satisfied. This is a very a lot of disturbance. Never mind, 56kg by ousting former World recreational drug use. about that." Panghal, who had clinched a India Open 51kg semifinals which bad habit," the 36-year-old Mary it made me more determined to Championship Bronze medalist The England and Wales Cricket The CPL draft saw Hales select- Gold in his new weight category in the celebrated Manipuri boxer Kom said. do well." Gaurav Bidhuri in a unanimous Board responded to the report by ed ahead of West Indies captain Jason the Asian Championship, defeated won on Thursday. "How many years I've com- Told that Nikhat considered decision. The Thai will take on announcing that Hales, a member of Holder and star batsman Chris Gayle, national champion P L Prasad in the "Every bout is a new experi- peted for the country? And how her as her idol, May Kom said: Kavinder Singh Bisht in the final. the provisional World Cup squad, had with the competition starting on second 52kg semifinal. Panghal ence for me. Even I don't know many times I've proved? It's bet- "Why they challenge me then? The 64kg category will also see been withdrawn from international September 4. had won the Asian Games Gold in who this girl is. I've been fighting ter to say in a mild way. They are Idol means you have to show a non-Indian in the final with duty. "I just want to get back playing Jakarta last year in 49kg. since many years now. I clearly so lucky fighting with me. They respect, talk with respect." Rohit Tokas taking on Colin Louis Hales, 30, is now turning his what I love most and that's cricket," "Amit has improved a lot of late Richarno of Mauritius. attention instead to a stint with the Hales, now a white-ball specialist, Barbados Tridents in the seventh added. season of the Caribbean Premier "This is such a good opportunity League. to go and play at a ground where I &   The hard-hitting batsman, speak- have such fond memories of — the ing after being selected as the first pick Kensington Oval — and play in a big in the draft for the Twenty20 franchise tournament in some different condi-   : competition staged in London on tions. Wednesday, said he still wanted "I've got a few things to do with England to win the World Cup in his the English Cricket Board (ECB), &4&%&'''%0 6*$%.1&& 8 absence. there's obviously a process to go "I'm still a fan and wish all the through and then I start training I %4&%.&)&%'%%&43&4'%0 boys all the best. What we have done guess."

■     ofra Archer, the England $ / Jpaceman, has come in for high praise from India captain Virat Kohli, who said he would be the "X factor" for England at the ICC Men's Q? /5( Cricket World Cup 2019. Kohli was speaking dur- ing the Captain's Day in him, there's good reason why London, alongside the skip- he was fast-tracked into play- pers of the other 10 teams, ing for England in a tourna- 0  / B when it was put to him that ment like the World Cup," said Archer, after being confirmed Kohli. in England's final 15-man "I think he's probably  -/9$.>% 9;(!. Captain Cristiano squad, had said he was eyeing going to be their X factor, Ronaldo was included in the Indian captain's wicket. because he holds a skillset Portugal's squad for next "I'd quite like to get Virat that's very different from any- ; ■     trophy that ultimately decides good side, I am a little worried month's Nations League semi- Kohli out because I wasn't able one else. He can generate a lot who the boss is. about the bowling, both new final against Switzerland, head to in the IPL," he told Sky of pace, which can be intim- osts England and Team "This time I think we have ball and the death. But I am coach Fernando Santos Sports. idating. You don't really HIndia have been touted as a genuine chance of winning very much optimistic that we announced on Thursday. Kohli wasn't aware of that, expect that because of his favourites to go the distance in the tournament, but keeping can go the whole length. We Ronaldo, 34, a five-time but the Indian captain made run-up. the 2019 edition of the World the format of the tournament in have experience, have guys Ballon d'Or winner missed the it a point to laud the all- "And the way he's built, he's Cup. But Bangladesh all- mind, we must look to play well who have played 3 or 4 World group stages preferring to try rounder, who was fast-tracked a great athlete. He's going to be rounder Shakib Al Hasan is consistently. If we can do that, Cups. It is a good thing as we and adapt to life in Juventus into the England squad for the a delight to watch in the World keen to remind all that cricket we can definitely look at qual- know what we need to do. since moving from Real tournament, having not Cup. I personally would be is a game that is played on the ifying for the knockouts and Need to get the momentum Madrid. played an ODI prior to the watching his bowling as well - field and not on paper. take it forward from there. I am early on. I am confident. The Euro 2016 champions naming of their preliminary whatever I've seen of him, he's Shakib said that while there confident that we will do well Anyone can beat anyone on welcome the Swiss on June 5 squad. been very, very impressive." is no doubt that Eoin Morgan this time. their day. Consistency is an in Porto and the Netherlands Twitter Ads info and pri- Eoin Morgan, the England and Virat Kohli's men are rul- "Personally, obviously I important factor to go all the play England in Guimaraes a vacy captain, who was sat right next ing world cricket at the moment wish that Bangladesh win the way," he revealed. day later before a third place "Did he say that? I had no to Kohli, concurred and added in the 50-over format, the trophy this time. But a lot of With the advent of the play-off and a final on June 9. idea - that's news to me. It's that it was a huge opportunity favourites tag alone doesn't factors need to click together various T20 leagues, He lifted the Serie A title news to Morgs as well," Kohli for Archer. "Nothing's sur- win any team the coveted title for that dream to be realised. Bangladesh players are now with his Italian club this sea- said with a smile. "We don't prised me about him. He's in the 50-over World Cup. While I didn't play much in the getting an opportunity to rub son but failed to clinch a third really focus on these things. come in and performed exact- "India and England are IPL, I had been working hard shoulders with some of the best straight Champions League We don't really focus on ly how he has been around the obviously favourites, but that on my game and was looking to players in the world. In fact, after losing to Ajax in the whether an individual wants world," said Morgan. "He's doesn't get you the crown. You prepare for the World Cup. they also have their own T20 quarter-finals. to get you out or whether impressive in all three parts of need to do the hard yards to Gave it my all in the practice league and Shakib feels this has Head coach Fernando you're spoken of more or a 50-over game, he gives you an win a tournament like the sessions and tried to maximise helped in getting quality play- Santos has chosen not to call things like that. option in different areas, and World Cup. Australia have been the output in every training ses- ers to play for the country as up veterans Adrien Silva, "Our focus is on con- obviously has that extra bit of doing well recently and West sion," he explained. talent can be identified better Nani and Ricardo Quaresma tributing to the team. I take a pace. Indies have peaked at the right While Bangladesh have in now thanks to so many plat- and Sevilla forward Andre lot of pride in performing for "It is a huge opportunity. time. To be honest, all the the last few years made a name forms. Silva misses out with a knee the team, and making impact The guy is very young, very teams look like they are ready for themselves in the big league "I feel playing in the T20 injury. performances in every game. ambitious, very confident, for a fight. Depends who on by putting in far more consis- leagues around the world has Highly-tipped Benfica If Jofra said that, it's a big G:"H '!!#"#!" wants to play international that day does well," he pointed. tent performances than before, really helped our boys in recent uncapped youngster Joao compliment. Because he him- cricket for England. That's Personally, Shakib got the but Shakib is still a bit worried times as you gain in experience. Felix is also included along- self is a world-class bowler." I& C!    "  extremely exciting. He's at the perfect boost going into the with the team's bowling attack. Apart from building your own side three other club team- Kohli went on describe his H "&&&* 2 very start of his international showpiece event as he overtook The all-rounder though feels game, you also get to see other mates who won the Portugese observations of Archer during 9 #&' C"  career, and it so happens that it's Afghanistan star Rashid Khan that the experience in the side stars closely and try and learn league champions this season. their clashes in the Indian at the start of the World Cup as the No 1 all-rounder in will come to the rescue in from them as well. It has Portugal squad to face Premier League. "The way !""*""#28H and Ashes year, and he could ODIs. But for the star crunch games. helped us become more com- Switzerland on June 5 in the he's come about in the IPL the ' !  &" D'N potentially have lots of time Bangladesh player, he wants the "I think we have a very petitive as a unit," he smiled. Nations League semis. AFP last couple of years I've seen playing. 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ngland could be the first team to score 500 runs in ODIs, India Ecaptain Virat Kohli said in jest as captains could not agree on the scor- ing trends in what is expected to be a high-scoring World Cup. With 481 for six against Australia last year, England already hold the record of highest ODI total. In their build to the World Cup, they outplayed Pakistan 4-0 in a high-scoring series. %  At the captains' media interaction ahead of the mega event, Kohli was $ 5 asked if the 500-run mark could be breached in this edition. "I was just going to say it really ;■     in, the middle order looks a lot depends on these guys. They seem to better against spin bowling be obsessed with getting to 500 before ormer skipper Ricky than it probably was." anyone else," said Kohli while point- FPonting believes defending Warner and Smith had ing to his English counterpart Eoin champion Australia's ability served a 12-month ban and Morgan, who sat next to him. to bowl and play spin will returned to competitive crick- Kohli conceded that the tourna- define their success in the et at the ment will see a run-fest but pressure upcoming World Cup. with Warner amassing 692 of playing in a World Cup will make "The thing that will define runs in 12 matches and Smith even 260-270 hard to chase. Australia's success in the World scoring 319 runs in 12 match- "It is going to be a high scoring Cup is, one, how well they bowl es and leading Rajasthan tournament but back home too I said spin and, two, how well they Royals to three wins in five 260-270 will also will be as tough to play it," Ponting was quoted as matches. get in a World Cup as chasing 370-380. saying by the 'Sydney Morning "They're both playing real- I don't see many high scoring games Herald'. ly well. Steve Smith still thinks in the later stages of the tournament, "That's been their Achilles' he's not probably 100 per cent initially some teams might get on a roll heel the last 12 or 18 months. fit just yet — but he's not far but later on you will see 250 defend- With [Adam] Zampa bowling away. And Warner's been the ed as well. That is the kind of pressure well now, Nathan Lyon's obvi- dominant batsman in the IPL," World Cup brings." ously in the squad and Glenn Ponting said. The Indian captain expects the Maxwell's done a good job with There are concerns that teams to be more cautious as the tour- the ball whenever he's played." Smith and Warner will be tar- nament progresses. Ponting said there were geted by the crowd during the "Not all the teams are going to be Australian captain Aaron Finch, who it would be a highly competitive tour- "Look India Pakistan is always a India captain as Sarfaraz nodded in concerns about the middle- World Cup with English crick- in a great position (in the later half). was also part of the 2015 World Cup nament with all teams playing each very very anticipated match but we agreement. order's ability to play spin a eter Moeen Ali urging the The ones who have to make sure that winning squad. other at least once. keep saying again and again. If you ask "My answer is the same. I don't year ago but the return of spectators to treat them with they get the result are going to be "If you see the last couple of Kohli also agreed with Finch that the players it is very different from need to add," said the Pakistan skip- David Warner and Steve Smith respect. under pressure to chase even a small years, trajectory of scores has been England are going into the World Cup how the fans look at the game. Yes you per. has strengthened the team. "Those two coming in, total. The fact that you are going to be going up and up in England. We have as the "strongest" side. feel the anticipation and excitement of While many expect a bagful of "And I think some of our obviously they're class players close to a knock out berth will get you been at the receiving end of the high- The marquee clash of the mega the fans when you enter the stadium runs in the World Cup, bowlers are middle order are probably - they'll have their fair share of under pressure in the latter stages and est one. I don't want to put a number event will be on June 16 when India but as soon as you step on the field, bound to come into play at some slightly better players of spin issues to deal with from the all teams recognise that. one it. Hard to tell (what could be the take on arch-rivals Pakistan at Old it is very professional. point, said New Zealand skipper now than they were 12 or 18 crowds and stuff when they get "Then you will not see many highest-score in the tournament). Trafford. "For us it is just another game you Kane Williamson. months ago," said the 44-year- over there," he said. teams going gung ho from ball one. "On small grounds with good A question on that mouth-water- need to win as a team. Yes it brings "We have spoken about the bat- old, who won Australia the "But they're big boys. Generally both teams would like to pitches, if the top order gets going, the ing contest was always coming and pressure because the atmosphere in ting but equally important is the bowl- 1999 World Cup as a player, They've been there and seen it start in a balanced way and look to teams are so explosive these days and when it came, Kohli and Pakistan the stadium is very different and as I ing. I have no doubt that there will be before guiding the team to suc- all before. I'm sure they'll be capitalise on the moments. So I see if they keep going till the end it (the skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed were asked said you only experience that till the venues who will be more suited to the cessive titles in the next two fine." pressure being a massive factor in the total) could be anything." how they will approach the high-pres- time you start competing in the bowlers. We will have to find a way editions as a captain. Australia will begin their World Cup." Finch picked India and England as sure game. And their reply was a stock game. As soon as you get into it, it is to play well in all conditions," said "With Warner there now campaign against Afghanistan The same question was posed to the teams to watch out though he said one. a game of cricket for all of us," said the Williamson. and Steve Smith coming back on June 1 at Bristol. , R     5  

■     World Cup right up there in playing for Australia now. It's bubbling "I'd like to think that the way that terms of the rankings and depth up very nicely to be a very exciting we've improved over this four-year ngland batsman Joe Root said within their squad for a number series, and I'm sure that World Cup cycle, we are probably ahead of where Ethat there is plenty to learn of those World Cups and they've game won't disappoint either," Root we thought we would be at this stage," from Australia, whom they play in won pressure moments. So there's said. "We want to beat Australia's Root said. "We've worked really hard to an official warm-up match on plenty to learn from them as a strongest side and those two are defi- deserve the tag of the No.1-ranked team Saturday, 25 May, and their histo- side." nitely in that. It's a very exciting peri- going into the tournament; I think we ry in World Cups. Root was also excited by the od for us, and we've got such a great should enjoy that. We should get a lot Australia have historically challenge of taking on a rejuvenat- opportunity to do something very of confidence from that and really raised their game at the ICC ed Australian team at the World special." embrace that and enjoy what we've Men's Cricket World Cup, display- Cup. Australia have won their last Reflecting on England's own trans- been doing and take it forward into the ing sustained excellence and ruth- eight ODIs on the trot, and that formation into a world-class ODI games. less professionalism. Those are the was even before the returns of team, Root put it down to a lot of hard "The best thing about it is that we very traits that have given them Steve Smith and David Warner. work and hoped they could enjoy the are confident, but we are realistic that four title wins in the last five edi- With the two now back, it has only fruits of that labour at the World Cup. nothing is ever given to you in this $!  tions of the tournament. further shored up the side's Since the 2015 World Cup, England game, and that you are going to have "Australia have always had strength and confidence. have won 58 out of their 88 matches, to continue to work very hard. To win strong squads," Root told Sky "We've got two of the best making them the winningest team in a tournament, you have to be consis-    Sports. "They've gone into every players [Warner and Smith] back the interim four-year period. tent as well." ;■   *0; ime away from the game has made him "hun- %$$%114+1'%%)'%4 Tgrier than ever before" says South Africa bats- man Hashim Amla, gearing up for his third World :=&:9-;. Australia batsman Shaun !:  Cup. Marsh said that he is not worried With more than 18,000 international runs under about his role, or the competition for ;■     his belt, Amla was once a batting mainstay for spots, at the upcoming men's World Proteas but lost his place in the team due to a dip Cup. ormer Australian pacer Brett in form. Marsh, who scored an unbeaten FLee has picked India's Jasprit He missed the ODI series against Sri Lanka ear- half-century in Australia's comfort- Bumrah as one of his top three lier this year, with Aiden Markram taking his place able win over West Indies in an unof- fast bowlers for the upcoming as an opener alongside vice-captain Quinton de ficial fixture on Wednesday said World Cup. Kock in the series. that he was happy with the acclima- "What a wonderful bowler," Amla was also missing in action at the IPL and tisation the knock afforded him. said Lee of Bumrah, who has he says the long break helped him to sharpen his Marsh was one of Australia's taken 85 wickets in 49 ODIs. game. biggest positives in their 5-0 defeat "He's got a good record, "Things happen that you don't anticipate and against England in June last year. The bit." wonderful yorker, good pace," fitness. "He's still got that qual- I did not anticipate how things have gone recent- )&0&%4*6 35-year-old had scored 288 runs at Marsh didn't sound worried added the Australian. ity. When that pace is up he's ly. But I am a firm believer that when something an average of 57.60, which included about making the XI and also Besides Bumrah, Lee picked hard to go past," Lee said of happens, there is some good in it. I have had time two spectacular hundreds. brushed aside concerns when asked compatriots Mitchell Starc and Starc, who was the 2015 Player away and now I am really looking back to wearing ).N+%'%*0E%, "It certainly does give you con- if he thinks he will be competing with Pat Cummings as the other two of the Tournament for his 22 the green and gold again," Amla was quoted as say- fidence if you've scored runs here in Usman Khawaja for a spot in the fast bowlers who will do well at wickets at 10 runs apiece. ing by the ICC. ; ■   always been an area of concern the past," Marsh told reporters. "It was team. "I'm not really sure. I'd like to the quadrennial tournament. Heaping praise on "I am hungrier than ever before, there is no — has looked good this time nice to spend some time out in the think I'm nice and flexible," he said. "You'd have to stick with Cummins, Lee said, "Pat doubt about that. I have been blessed to have this owling has always been round. middle and get my feet moving. I "I've batted from one to six through- Mitchell Starc," Lee told crick- Cummins: pace, accuracy, vari- shirt for a while but the time off has made me want BPakistan's strength and the "I think this team has the enjoy batting out here. Obviously, it's out my career. I'm just going to try et.Com.Au. ations. He can do it all." In six to come back stronger. return of Wahab Riaz and right combination. The best a different challenge. The wickets are and enjoy the practice games and Starc, a left-armer, had suf- matches this year, Cummins "This is my third (World Cup) so I know what Mohammad Amir has given the thing is (that) batting used to be slower [compared] to what they are spend more time out in the middle. fered a chest injury last has taken 17 wickets at just it is all about. I have a strong record in England and unit the much-needed balance a constant worry for us but our back home, and it swings around a And see what happens." PNS February and is nearing peak 14.29. I have always enjoyed coming here." feels former Pakistan skipper batsmen are now in good form," The 36-year-old has already featured in two Shahid Afridi. he explained. World Cups for South Africa but New Zealand "We did quite a few exper- But Afridi warned that in a ended their run in both the editions — quarter- iments with the side. We rested tournament like the World Cup, ?. " O H! finals in 2011 and semi-finals four years ago. the seniors in the series against it will be very important to start South Africa will open their campaign against Australia, giving chance to well and gain momentum early ;■ 3  breathed a sigh of relief. World No 1 England, a side tipped to win the World youngsters," Afridi said in a into the event. "It was very scary," said Shaun Marsh, Cup, and Amla believes the underdog status will suit video posted by the Pakistan "It's very important to win ustralia suffered an injury scare ahead of who hit an unbeaten half-century in the vic- South Africa. Cricket Board on its twitter the first couple of matches to Athe World Cup after opener Usman tory. "It is the best first game we could have asked account. build a momentum ... Our Khawaja suffered a nasty blow on the helmet "It copped him on the side of the cheek- for. We have played England recently and had some "Our bowling struggled youngsters are capable of beat- while batting against West Indies in a warm- bone … The main thing is he is OK and can success against them, I have done well against them before the World Cup I think ing any team in the world. up match. bounce back pretty quickly. too," he said. because they lacked experience "I see Pakistan as one of the Khawaja was struck by a bouncer from "(Khawaja was) a bit shaken, as you are "This year, you don't see the same big names there. Now Wahab Riaz, (leg- teams in the semi-finals and, Andre Russell in the second over while when you get hit on the head. But he is a and that is why the focus is not on us but that has spinner) Shadab Khan and God willing, I'm confident Australia was chasing 230, forcing the open- tough cookie, Uzzy, and he'll be ready to go." some good in it. There has not been much chat about Mohammad Amir are back and they'll play the final too. Pressure er to retire hurt. Khawaja didn't take part in the match us winning in comparison to the past but I don't it's a well-balanced team. We is inevitable in international He looked in discomfort and walked off again even as Australia went on to register a think that played a part in how we performed. should not have any excuse cricket. It tests a player and his the field accompanied by Australian team seven-wicket victory over West Indies in the "At the end of the day, we always gave our best now." mental strength. But World doctor Richard Saw, sending a scare through first of their three warm-up games. and played to win. The fact there has not been a lot Afridi said that the best part Cup is also a great opportunity the Australian World Cup camp. Khawaja is expected to be available for of chat at this World Cup means there is less expec- about this Pakistan team was to become a hero with the However, scans on his jaw later cleared selection for Australia's next warm-up match tation but in the team we think we can do well." that the batting — which has whole world looking at you." him of any serious injury as Australia against England on Saturday.