Losing candidates show grace in defeat, congratulate winners

They were engaged in no-holds-barred attacks and acrimonious banters at the hustings, but as the results were declared several candidates in the national capital Thursday showed courteousness towards their rivals and congratulated them on their victory in the polls.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on claiming a landslide victory in the elections.

Kejriwal, who had blamed Modi for the attack on him during a road show in the city and had alleged that the prime minister wanted him dead, tweeted, "I congratulate Shri Narendra Modi for this historic win and look forward to working together for the betterment of the people of Delhi."
Lovely tweeted, "I thank all my voters activist and well wishers for their support. People's verdict is clear and I respect that. Congratulations @GautamGambhir all the best."