The Election Commission of India is counting the votes that have been cast in the two-phase election. As the voting for the 182-member assembly comes to a close, the outcome is expected to be announced today.
In the Gujarat Assembly elections, the BJP obtained the necessary majority of at least 92 seats and will now form the government for a record-breaking seventh time. The BJP has so far won 93 seats and is in the lead in 64 others. Congress presently holds a lead of nine seats and has won seven seats. 99 seats were won by BJP in the 2017 elections.
“To all hardworking Gujarat BJP karyakartas, I want to say – each of you is a champion! This historic win would never be possible without the exceptional hardwork of our Karyakartas, who are the real strength of our Party,” PM Modi said.
However, in Himachal Pradesh, the Congress wrested power from the BJP. Reaction to the loss in Himachal, PM Modi said that the party will continue to “fulfill the state’s aspirations and raise people’s issues”.
PM Modi said, ‘I thank the people of Himachal Pradesh for their affection and support for the BJP. We will keep working to fulfil the aspirations of the state and raise people’s issues in the times to come.”
