Landslide victory for BJP

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance headed for a landslide victory at the Indian General Elections.

Meanwhile Jayalalithaa Jeyaram’s ADMK Party won the elections in Tamil Nadu but the BJP may not need ADMK assistance because of its clear majority.

Narendra Modi, the controversial Hindu nationalist leader, is expected to be declared India’s new prime minister later today after the ruling Congress Party conceded defeat and his Bharatiya Janata Party headed for a clear majority.

As early official indications of results emerged from the largest election in history, Mr. Modi’s BJP was leading in India’s 543 constituencies, while the Congress Party appeared to have been routed with its leader Rahul Gandhi at risk of losing his seat.

The scale of its victory in states like Uttar Pradesh, where the BJP presence has been weak for more than a decade, the party is leading in 56 constituencies, while Congress was heading for just three seats from India’s largest state.

Regional parties in the state, which the Congress had hoped might back a “Third Front” coalition to keep Mr. Modi from power, were leading in only 15 seats. (The Telegraph)

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Comments - 73

Roma Friday, 16 May 2014 11:57 AM

Congratulations Modi...no need of LTTE Assholes like Jayalalitha or Karunanidi...Congratz...

Bhoja Friday, 16 May 2014 07:40 PM

Wait and watch SL

Mason Friday, 16 May 2014 02:05 PM

Congratulations for the Indian people for ousting a regime full of corruption. It is an anti corruption vote that had propelled BJP. Will MR make note of this and change or continue his usual way?!

Yehiya Friday, 16 May 2014 01:48 PM

anyway big headache to Srilanka.

Truth Friday, 16 May 2014 01:41 PM

He said Gilmartless not Gilmart.
Gilmart only works in Sri Lanka.

tjeyar Friday, 16 May 2014 07:08 PM

Tamils we celebrate your victory Mr.Mody. via DM Android App

Srilankan heart Friday, 16 May 2014 01:35 PM

I wanna make my Elam in Srilanka? Can I mr.president ? Will come true one day wait and see!!!

ABC Friday, 16 May 2014 07:03 PM

India at Nash Equilibrium. Help SL TN and Sasika get upset. Dont help China will get closer. Ha ha via DM Android App

old citizen Friday, 16 May 2014 12:25 PM

Hope he does not use the religious card to be in power when he gradually becomes unpopular,

Meera Friday, 16 May 2014 12:17 PM

modi won in Central & Jeya won in Tamilnadu
This is what SL Tamils wanted

Manu Friday, 16 May 2014 02:31 PM

Don't worry. BJP is no Congress. They will shake up Mahinda and Sri Lanka for good.

Roma Friday, 16 May 2014 11:55 AM

Congrats Modi...no need of LTTE assholes like Jayalalitha or Karunanidi...SL need them keep away for our sovereignty.....

Prometheus Friday, 16 May 2014 11:51 AM

Do not kid yourselves. Modi is NOT a friend of SL. In fact he is far more dangerous. There was a reason why he was banned from the US (that'll off-course change now). Modi will be nice to SL if and only if, SL satisfies Indian interests. Plain and simple.

antonsunil Friday, 16 May 2014 11:48 AM

Modi Don't be biased towards Sri Lanka, see it was the wrath of gods to the congress party and the Gandhi clan.

old citizen Friday, 16 May 2014 11:44 AM

If power corrupts ( as it usually does) than it's bad for India and it's neighbors.

Pramitha Fernando Friday, 16 May 2014 11:38 AM

Get rid of Jayalalitha, then India will become a peaceful country. Congrats BJP!

sarath banda Friday, 16 May 2014 11:29 AM

India does not change foreign policy
with pk TRYING TO WORK VIA sl TO HARM iN EXPECT MUCH
CONCERNS

Leel Friday, 16 May 2014 11:28 AM

Mudi may be not bad for Srilanka, but may be not good for Mahinda and the gang.

Kiris Baba Amaray Saturday, 17 May 2014 04:05 AM

[quote name="Sammy"]Congrats to BJP and Narendra Modi for the overwhelming victory. BJP as a single party, itself has won more than 50% of the seats and doesn't even need any other alliance to run government, though it has many alliance partners. Good news for Sri Lanka is that the ruling party/alliance need not depend on the Tamil Nadu factor.[/quote]

Yes, we are happy that BJP had won with an overwhelming majority which is enough to run a strong government, please don't link with ADMK at any cost, they are the worst poisoners creatures.

Rohan Saturday, 17 May 2014 11:15 AM

Yes I hope so too. Hope for the best relations with the Indian people now. We will also have problems with arabized minority in time to come.

Paackeer Saturday, 17 May 2014 09:28 AM

The govt must be stable and peace must prevail in the country, then only development of economy will go ahead.

We have to wait and see whether he make a mess of the country by creating religious violence or act wisely.

kotik Saturday, 17 May 2014 02:29 PM

Guys it is the Modi operation SL people did much before Indians did to bring MR to power against masked political cats paws in SL. via DM Android App

Jagath Leanage Saturday, 17 May 2014 08:45 AM

unlike sri lankan politikkas, Rahul Gandhi has accepted lost witout giving excuses he himself has taken the responsibility.

kane Saturday, 17 May 2014 04:26 AM

Another war with Pakistan is on the card!

Kiris Baba Amaray Saturday, 17 May 2014 04:10 AM

[quote name="Bhoja "]Wait and watch SL [/quote]

Yes, now MR is shivering after this results as his party will be toppled in the next Presidential Election & General Election. We SriLankans too must have a change soon.

Nihal Amarasekera Saturday, 17 May 2014 04:07 AM

MR has extended his hand for a warm congratulatory handshake. Hopefully Mr. Modi will hold the hand warmly and not think of twisting his arm to the whims and fancies of TN politicians. MR has a strong arms even without arms.

dias Friday, 16 May 2014 10:58 AM

I think Mr Modi will be neutral and definitely will support SL. We can change our foreign policy. and more links towards India.

Kiris Baba Amaray Saturday, 17 May 2014 04:02 AM

[quote name="Aba Dizzanayake"]Congratulations Prime Minister Modi[/quote]

Good Luck Sir, we respect you. Keep-up a good relationship with President Mahinda Rajapakshe... don't trust N & E Tamils or their leaders.

Kiris Baba Amaray Saturday, 17 May 2014 04:00 AM

[quote name="Chathu"]Dear BJP, as Sri Lankans, while wishing you for the success, all we can say is, please do not take the support of ADMK.[/quote]

Congratulations BJP, please don't give room to LTTE or TNA (Pro-LTTE) to grow up, keep them under your boot, you don't need the support from Jayalalitha - stand on your own feet as you have a vast majority. Good luck.

barfi Saturday, 17 May 2014 03:19 AM

Mr Modi, get few MPs to cross over to get two thirds majority. Then change Constitution to be in power till you leave this world. Do not send RAW to SL.

shan Saturday, 17 May 2014 03:15 AM

Fishermen issue and foreign policy would be Modi government's top priority.

Steve Saturday, 17 May 2014 06:10 AM

This is what west need India will be another pakistan wait n c via DM iPad app

Christian Friday, 16 May 2014 09:06 PM

Good leadership to India . I am so happy Gandhi s lost the election .

Yuri Friday, 16 May 2014 07:41 PM

That s true, Tamil Nadu police is nor speaking Hindi or not waiting anything from Delhi or other state for decision making

muthyavan. Friday, 16 May 2014 09:45 PM

This is a victory for democratic forces all around the world. Anti democratic forces in Sri Lanka and elsewhere should open their eyes. via DM iPad app

kumar Friday, 16 May 2014 01:32 PM

good news to india Hinduism bad news to Pakistan ect from india via DM Android App

sg Friday, 16 May 2014 08:56 AM

Victory with mejority is most important point for the Indian foreign policy.

Lara Friday, 16 May 2014 08:48 AM

Good Luck to Muslims in India. Hope this guy will not strategically harass them the way he did it in Gujarath. Join the Club of MR. " Jaya Ho.."

Asrar Ahmed Friday, 16 May 2014 08:35 AM

Wait and see he can make a mess of that country ,by creating religious violence

Rohan Wickremasinghe Friday, 16 May 2014 08:24 AM

congratulations

Mahindar. Friday, 16 May 2014 08:24 AM

Do not underestimate India's Election Commissions integrity.

shane Friday, 16 May 2014 01:50 PM

Modi and Jayalalitha both are very good friends since 2001 and Eelam supporter Vikco already in Modis party. So from today India will not support to SL government via DM Android App

min Friday, 16 May 2014 01:45 PM

Modi moda unata ape ranil ehema nay .hama dhaama vipakshe indala Loka vaartha thiyay... Oya avilla thiyenne americaven

Freebird Friday, 16 May 2014 01:41 PM

congrats mr modi . Do not fall in Sri Lankan president Mahindas trap via DM Android App

Truth Friday, 16 May 2014 09:10 AM

[quote name="Grace"]Congratulations to BJP which will be able to take decisions without the influence of Tamil Nadu's dreaming politicians.[/quote]

People of Tamil Nadu are already enjoying the autonomy of power by administering their own State.

ABC Friday, 16 May 2014 01:28 PM

Bad news for Eelam dreamers via DM Android App

galavema Friday, 16 May 2014 01:25 PM

BJP is a radical branch of religion and is anti Christian. They are the BBS of India. via DM Android App

Concerned Friday, 16 May 2014 07:27 AM

Congratulations for your (computer gilmartless) victory!

shehan Friday, 16 May 2014 07:22 AM

Namo Narendra Modi
Hope it will be good for Buddhism and our country.

Sammy Friday, 16 May 2014 07:16 AM

Congrats to BJP and Narendra Modi for the overwhelming victory. BJP as a single party, itself has won more than 50% of the seats and doesn't even need any other alliance to run government, though it has many alliance partners. Good news for Sri Lanka is that the ruling party/alliance need not depend on the Tamil Nadu factor.

Aba Dizzanayake Friday, 16 May 2014 07:12 AM

Congratulations Prime Minister Modi

Anand Friday, 16 May 2014 07:07 AM

Namo Namo Narendra Modi

Grace Friday, 16 May 2014 07:04 AM

Congratulations to BJP which will be able to take decisions without the influence of Tamil Nadu's dreaming politicians.

Kumudu Friday, 16 May 2014 09:36 AM

What can be expected to masses indea, what will be the foriegn policy for reginal unity and peace.

ryan Friday, 16 May 2014 10:54 AM

more than jeya, modi is friend of mahinda

ryan Friday, 16 May 2014 10:53 AM

hooo, modi and mahinda not two people they are one, they will build a superpower and join china

ryan Friday, 16 May 2014 10:52 AM

whats friendly man, India congress voted twice against us in geneva becos of eelamists in TN

Ranjith Friday, 16 May 2014 04:10 PM

Sasika Congress send troops to Sri Lanka.. They rape our Sri Lankan Tamil Girls.. Later all we wanted to chess them from our soil.. Dont forget that BJP didnt do that... Its not Rajiv party He is one who support to Tigers via DM Android App

Pathmadeva Friday, 16 May 2014 10:28 AM

India's voting system and the counting of votes are fully computerized!

abeysingha Friday, 16 May 2014 10:15 AM

Tamilnadu is the worst state in India. People of India realized it and gave clear majority.

kumar Friday, 16 May 2014 09:59 AM

It would be a bad news for Sri Lanka.

freking Friday, 16 May 2014 09:58 AM

True fact

Chathu Friday, 16 May 2014 06:52 AM

Dear BJP, as Sri Lankans, while wishing you for the success, all we can say is, please do not take the support of ADMK.

rise Friday, 16 May 2014 09:32 AM

Who cares long as we don;t have to face Jayalalitha. I doubt what you say here is correct. BJP is the best party to run India

Game Kolla Friday, 16 May 2014 09:20 AM

It is proven beyond doubt that India is a real democratic country with patriotic sensible people ( voters.).

Saskia Friday, 16 May 2014 09:18 AM

This is big slap to the congress who are friendly with SL.

rise Friday, 16 May 2014 09:17 AM

This is excellent news for Sri Lanka. Now Jayalalitha can retire.. tamil Diaspora can't use her now to give nightmares to our SL government.

Saskia Friday, 16 May 2014 09:16 AM

Also bad news for SL.

Saskia Friday, 16 May 2014 09:16 AM

Your dream is very wrong. Wait and see.

Saskia Friday, 16 May 2014 09:15 AM

true, Jeya and Modi are very close friends and this will sure help us to get our rights in SL.

Jason Friday, 16 May 2014 09:13 AM

Yeah... Whatever fool!

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