REACTIONS

SHARAD PAWAR NCP chief

People have not accepted the talk of 220 seats (out of 288)... The election result shows people did not like the arrogance of power.

SANJAY RAUT Shiv Sena leader

It will be a BJP-Shiv Sena government. Seats may increase of decrease in an election. We will talk to Uddhavji, he will then speak with the CM. And what was agreed before the election, 50-50.

PANKAJA MUNDE BJP leader

I worked for the constituency. Though, I was in the government, my struggle for my constituency and people continued.

BHUPINDER SINGH HOODA Former Haryana CM

We (Congress) would have won a full majority if we had more time. The trends are in our favour. People want a strong government with the Congress, JJP and other parties.

DUSHYANT CHAUTALA JJP chief

Counting of slips from a VVPAT is underway. As soon as I get certificate, I’ll discuss with everyone and decide future course of action.

AJAY KUMAR LALLU UPCC president

Till the 27th round, the Congress candidate was leading by 4,753 votes and then the DM got the counting stopped and the candidate and counting agents to leave the counting centre

SITARAM YECHURY CPM general secretary

Results show that communal jingoism does not work at a time when people are in misery over lack of jobs and economic slowdown

AKHILESH YADAV

Former CM UP

People have seen through BJP game plan and will no longer be fooled by their false promises. They are now talking about our regime and comparing it with

BJP.