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Gujarat BJP core group meet ends, no result on Modi's successor

Gandhinagar, May 13 (ANI): As the much speculated Gujarat BJP core group meeting ended on Tuesday, party state in charge and leader Om Prakash Mathur said that no decision on who will succeed Narendra Modi as state's chief minister is taken. He said that that whoever succeeds the Gujarat CM will continue the development work in the state. He also said that there will be more informal meeting during the day and the days to come and the decision on next chief minister of Gujarat will be taken at an appropriate time.

Exit polls are manipulated, Modi will never become PM: SP

Haridwar, May 13 (ANI): The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is tipped to form the next government with many exit polls projecting a clear majority for the coalition in the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections. The exit polls also project massive gains for the BJP in UP. Reacting over this, SP leader Naresh Agarwal said that the exit polls are manipulated and BJP leader Narendra Modi will never become Prime Minister of the country.

Will accept any role Modi and party decides for me: BS Yeddyurappa

Bangalore, May 13 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa on Tuesday said that he is set to take any responsibility that his party gives him. He also added that Narendra Modi is going to be the PM of India. Yeddyurappa, who rejoined the BJP in January this year, was not particular about entering national politics. However, there are many who feel Yeddyurappa may be in for a bigger role at the centre if the BJP led NDA wins the polls.

Modi a mix of Atal, Advani, Pramod Mahajan: Amar Singh

Jaipur, May 13 (ANI): As the exit polls give a mandate to the BJP-led NDA coalition, Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Amar Singh on Tuesday said that he will accept the verdict given by people. Commenting on BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Singh said one could see a glimpse of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, party patriarch LK Advani, and slain BJP leader Pramod Mahajan in Narendra Modi.

AAP talks about party's performance as 2014 polls come to halt

New Delhi/ Ghaziabad, May 13 (ANI): As 2014 general election comes to a halt with the results awaited on May 16, AAP leaders Yogendra Yadav and Kumar Vishwas talked about the party's performance in the nation. Yadav said that it is appreciable that a party which came just 1-2 years before got such a recognition and acceptance from the people all over the nation and got a stronghold in Delhi and brought about major changes in Punjab too. Further, Vishwas said that the party did quite well in its time though they took some decisions in haste, which proved to be wrong later. He also said that BJP fielded Smriti Irani from Amethi to cut AAP votes and make Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi win.

Reactions come in as govt moves ahead on appointment of new Army chief post EC nod

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Reactions come in from different political parties as central government moves forward with appointment of Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag as the next Army Chief after the nod by the Election Commission. Congress leader Meem Afzal said that till the time any government is in power, it keeps on doing the procedural things that are required. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Army Chief is an important position and that there was no hurry in the same. CPI leader D Raja said that the post in question is an important one and cannot be left blank to wait for the next government. Meanwhile, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that the party is not concerned about pity issues now and that Congress can do whatever they desire in their left time in power.

Anandiben likely to be next Gujarat CM; politicos react

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Confident of a victory for his party-led NDA in the 16th Lok Sabha elections, BJP's PM nominee Narendra Modi is now mulling over his successor in Gujarat. According to sources in the BJP, party leader Anandiben Patel, one of the most powerful ministers in the Gujarat cabinet, is likely to succeed Narendra Modi for the post of chief minister. Politicos gave mixed reaction over the matter.

Exact polls will be more exciting than exit polls: BJP

New Delhi/ Jaipur, May 13 (ANI): The BJP on Tuesday exuded confidence saying it is sure of a landslide victory in the general election. The party said that the exact polls will be more exciting than the exit polls that are predicting a thumping majority for BJP's PM candidate, Narendra Modi, the front runner for the country's top post.

Politicians shrug off exit polls prediction of thumping majority for Modi

West Bengal/ Maharashtra/ Tamil Nadu/ Uttar Pradesh / Gujarat/ Bihar/ New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): As the election marathon came to a closure on Monday, many political parties in India shrugged off exit polls prediction of a thumping majority for BJP's PM candidate, Narendra Modi, the front runner for the country's top post. NCP, an ally of the ruling Congress, indicated an important role for the regional parties in the formation of the upcoming central government. TMC leader Mukul Roy predicted a clear sweep for the state ruling party in West Bengal. Meanwhile, BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar, was confident of a clear majority in Andhra Pradesh. BJP entered into an alliance with regional Telegu Desam Party (TDP) in the southern state just ahead of the polls.

Politicos react as Barack Obama says US looking forward to working with new Indian govt

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Politicos react as US President Barack Obama said that US is 'looking forward' to working with the new Indian government as exit polls predicted a strong and stable NDA government to come to power. BJP leaders Prakash Javadekar and Tarun Vijay welcomed the statement and said that the party too is looking forward to working closely with the US. Congress leader Meem Afzal said that every country says so but the US will know later after knowing the capacity and principles of the NDA. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Obama said this keeping in view the country's foreign policy. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that the NDA government's policies will be in favour of US and this is normal process by nay nation. CPI leader D Raja said that the nation's foreign policy should be independent and not depending on US or any other 'imperialist countries'.

Congress leader asks BJP not to impute motive of EC

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Congress General Secretary, Shakeel Ahmad stated that the BJP should respect the decision of top constitutional bodies. Ahmad said that motive should not be imputed on decision taken by the Election Commission.

Government likely to announce Lt Gen Suhag as next Army chief, VK Singh reacts

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Former Army Chief and BJP leader VK Singh on Monday reacted over government's decision of appointing Lt General Dalbir Singh Suhag as the next Army chief. He said that it is wrong to take a decision when a government is about to go.

FIR filed against Congress' Varanasi candidate Ajay Rai

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): An FIR has been filed against Congress candidate Ajay Rai at the Sigra Police Station on the directive of the Election Commission for allegedly violating the election code of conduct. Rai was wearing the party poll symbol on his kurta while going to cast vote. Section 126 and 130 of Representation of Peoples Act and section 171 (H) of IPC relating to poll code of conduct have been slapped against him.

Sharad Yadav questions on 'media money', alleges political parties paying for news

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): JD (U) Chief Sharad Yadav on Monday raised questions on the money that print and electronic media is getting in the ongoing general elections. Yadav said that till now, media was under crisis and incurring losses, then how did they got so much of money. He also said that there should be a university for the journalists to give them lessons on trustworthy journalism.

Ajai Rai clarifies violation of Model Code of Conduct during polls

Varanasi, May 12 (ANI): Congress candidate from Varanasi Ajai Rai on Monday clarified his much controversial act of wearing his party symbol at the polling booth in his constituency. Rai said that he did not do so intentionally, in fact the symbol was on his clothes since the day he went for an election campaign. He added that when BJP's PM candidate intentionally reflected his party symbol the BJP leaders cannot ask for action against him. He further stated that if Election Commission gives him any notice he will answer it.

Politicos react as Kejriwal says no chance of AAP backing Third Front

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Politicos on Monday reacted over Aam Aadmi Party's statement that they will not back any front. Party leader Gopal Rai on Sunday had said that they may extend issue based support to a Third Front government but later the party swiftly distanced itself saying there was "no question" of it backing "any front".

2014 Polls: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accuses TMC of spreading violence

Murshidabad, May 12 (ANI): WBPCC chief, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday slammed the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal after several incidents of violence and disturbances around polling booths were reported. The Congress claimed that many incidents were reportedly sparked by TMC workers.

India Hangout || If Mahatma Gandhi was a politician today...

Govindraj Ethiraj in conversation with Sudheendra Kulkarni and Ayaz Memon on what would have been the political scenario in the country if the Father of the Nation was active in politics today.

Narendra Modi gives final message to voters as India enters 9th phase of polls

Gandhinagar, May 12 (ANI): While giving message to the voters from his office in Gandhinagar as India enters the final phase of 2014 polls, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said that it is not a small thing that so many people came out with enthusiasm in scorching heat to give strength to the new government. He said that in order to conduct fair and free elections, hope can't just depend on police forces, but central forces should be deployed so that the last phase of the LS polls can be carried out peacefully. Modi also said that the victory should not be of any particular political party, but people should vote for the victory of the nation. He finally, appealed to the people to come out and vote for the future of the nation.

Ajai Rai wears party symbol to polling booth, Politicos react

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Political reactions flow as Congress leader Ajai Rai on Monday wore his party symbol to the polling booth in Varanasi. BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that the Election Commission should look into the matter. Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi casually ignored the matter saying that a winning party does not bother about such small matters of another candidate wearing party symbol. Meanwhile, NCP leader Tariq Anwar stated that action should be taken against anyone who breaks the Model Code of Conduct. On the other hand, Congress Meem Afzal hit back at BJP saying that if Narendra Modi flashes party symbol after polls the BJP takes it casually but now they say action should be taken against Ajai Rai.