As counting is underway in the Delhi Assembly elections 2020, leaders from various political parties began expressing their congratulations to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
'Befitting reply to BJP’s politics of hate and violence', says CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury
“Congratulations @ArvindKejriwal @AamAadmiParty and the people of Delhi who have given a befitting reply to BJP’s politics of hate and violence. Union ministers called for ‘gaalis’ and ‘golis’ People have given their answer,” said CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury in a tweet.
“BJP’s top leaders, its ministers and MPs cannot be allowed to get away with incitements and threats to murder. Last time such an atmosphere of hate & violence was generated, Gandhiji was assassinated,” he said.
CPI General Secretary D. Raja said the BJP tried everything tom polarise the Delhi voters: "This is a huge defeat for the BJP considering Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had concentrated all their energy in Delhi elections. They used every possible trick to polarise the Delhi voters using CAA/NRC/NPR narrative."
Harbinger for inclusive politics: Kerala CM
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said AAP's win is a harbinger for pro-people politics.
“Congratulations to @ArvindKejriwal and @AamAadmiParty on a resounding victory in Delhi elections. Let this victory be a harbinger for pro-people and inclusive politics in our country,” Mr. Vijayan tweeted.
We have resolved to revive the party: Congress
The Congress, accepting its heavy defeat, has vowed to rebuild its self.
“People’s mandate is against us, we accept it. We have resolved to revive and rebuild the party,” Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said at a press conference.
Delhi Congress chief Subhash Chopra said, “Attempts to polarise were made by both parties (BJP and AAP) and they were successful to an extent.”
However, he added, the results also showed that the people of Delhi were not with the communal forces.
AICC Delhi in-charge PC Chacko said the message of Delhi polls is that the “most toxic campaign” unleashed by Mr. Modi and Mr. Shah has been defeated by the people of the national capital. - PTI
Congress candidate from Chandni Chowk, Alka Lamba, tweets in Hindi: “I accept the results, but not defeat. Hindu-Muslim votes were polarised. With fresh faces, Congress needs to prepare for a new fight and a long struggle for people of Delhi. If we fight today, we will win tomorrow."
Biggest defeated by the smallest: BJD's Prasanna Acharya
"BJP claims to be the biggest political party of the world. And it has been defeated by the smallest party in the country. This shows the beauty of Indian democracy and maturity of Indian voters," says Biju Janata Dal, Rajya Sabha floor leader Prasanna Acharya.
Mamata says leaders playing on faith and divisive politics should take a cue
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday congratulated Arvind Kejriwal, who appeared to be heading back to power in Delhi with a thumping majority.
Ms. Banerjee, who is also the TMC boss, said leaders playing on faith and divisive politics should take a cue, as only those who deliver on their promises are rewarded.
“Congratulations @ArvindKejriwal as #DelhiResults show @AamAadmiParty all set to win #DelhiElection2020 with a thumping majority yet again. Leaders playing on faith through hate speech & divisive politics should take a cue, as only those who deliver on their promises are rewarded,” she tweeted.
AAP calls it a ‘victory of love’
Addressing media, AAP MP Sanjay Singh termed it as a “big win” said that the result is a victory of “love”.
“It’s a win for two crore people of Delhi,” he said. He also said that personal attacks on party chief Arvind Kejriwal has cost other parties dearly.
“BJP had used money, power and liquor, but two crore people of Delhi has answered them,” Mr. Singh said.
Stalin congratulates Kejriwal
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Tuesday congratulated Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP, saying the massive mandate was a clear indication that development had trumped communal politics. “Federal rights and regional aspirations must be strengthened in the interest of the country,” he tweeted.
Message for BJP is ‘poisonous’ campaign will not work says RJD's Manoj Jha
Senior RJD leader Manoj Jha on Tuesday said the biggest message from the Delhi Assembly polls is for the BJP that “poisonous” campaign and statements will not work.
He said the message has also gone out to Bihar where assembly polls are due next year, and to the rest of the country.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) had contested the Delhi election on four seats in alliance with the Congress. The alliance was staring at a massive defeat in the national capital.
'Hindustan has won'
"Your son Arvind Kejriwal was called a terrorist. Kejriwal had said that day that on 11th our two crore-strong family will say that their son Kejriwal is not a terrorist but a strong patriot," AAP MP and Assembly election incharge Sanjay Singh said while addressing party workers.
"They had said it was a Hindustan-Pakistan match. Hindustan has won, Hindustan has won, Hindustan has won," Mr. Singh said.
Poll statrategiest Prashant Kishor who recently had joined hands with AAP after being expelled from JD(U), has tweeted: "Thank you Delhi for standing up to protect the soul of India".
A fight between 'a giant and a pygmy'
The Delhi Assembly election was a fight between “a giant and a pygmy” and the AAP is winning it despite the NDA government using all its might to wrest power in the national capital, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said on Tuesday.
As trends indicated that the Aam Aadmi Party was leading on over 55 seats and the BJP on 14, Mr. Chowdhury said the people of Delhi voted for development.