What they say

Priya Dutt who fought from Mumbai North Central constituency says: "People's mandate has been decisive. I humbly accept their verdict and thank them for all the the support. I congratulate Poonam (Mahajan) for her victory, and extend her my best wishes.''

Milind Deora

Thank all my supporters. Congrats to the winner & wishes to Modiji. Hope the nation moves forward. Congress will introspect & emerge stronger

Shashi Tharoor

Leading by 7,000 but process interrupted for counting of postal ballots. We just have to await the voters' verdict.​ Not speaking till then.

Shashi Tharoor

I have worked hard and honestly for the people of Thiruvananthapuram for 5 years. They are the best judge of what they need from their MP.

Shekhar Kapur

So who will be leader of the Opposition now? Who will take on @narendramodi in Parliament?

Anand Mahindra

To young Indians: Celebrate the privilege of being citizens of a country where you have freedom of expression & the power to choose your rulers.

Narendra Modi

I look forward to receiving your good wishes on the specially created Victory Wall.

Rajinikanth

My congratulations to Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalitha ji on her landslide victory.

Rajinikanth

Hearty congratulations dear @narendramodi Ji on your historic win. Best wishes.

Vijay Mallya

Finally looking forward to a strong and stable Narendra Modi-led BJP Government with an absolute majority and no coalition pressures.

Karan Johar

BJP....the first major Blockbuster of the year!!!! Huge opening and no sign of a Monday drop!!!

Preity Zinta:

I'm confident that India will prosper, be safe & develop like never before. History will mark this day in gold.

Pritish Nandy:

Scam-ridden UPA2 has finally got its come-uppance.

Farhan Akhtar

New chapter in Indian politics begins today. Here's hoping for five years of positive growth & development for India and all her people.