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Modi temple in Gujarat draws supporters

Rajkot, Feb 11 (ANI): People of Rajkot city thronged a temple dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The temple in Kothariya village is drawing supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from neighbouring villages also. It took around two years to build the temple and initially had a photograph of Modi. It rose to prominence after Modis win in general elections last year. Ramesh Undhad, who donated funds for temple building, said it took nearly four years to get Modis idol made. Undhad added that fans considered Modi as second Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of Indias most looked-up statesmen. Meanwhile, village head, Mansukh Thumar, said that everyday prayers are conducted in the temple. Feb 11, 2015
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President chairs Governors conference of all states

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday (February 11) met governors and lieutenant governors of states and union territories to discuss emerging challenges and other issues. The two-day governors conference will discuss issues like security, with main focus on borders, finance, sanitation, employment and on achievement of flagship schemes and projects. This is the first conference after Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government came to power in May last year. As per media reports, plans like Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' or Clean India campaign, skill development, etc will also be discussed. Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley were also present at the conference. Feb 11, 2015
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Congress' Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi congratulates Kejriwal on Delhi poll victory

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday congratulated Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal for his party's victory in the Delhi Assembly polls. "Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi congratulate Arvind Kejriwal #DelhiPollResults," the official twitter account of the Congress said. "My congratulations to Mr. Arvind Kejriwal and AAP on their victory, ppl of Delhi have chosen AAP and we respect that: Congress VP Rahul Gandhi. Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi spoke to Shri Arvind Kejriwal and congratulated him on the Aam Admi Party's victory in Delhi elections," it said in a series of tweets. In a major setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, the AAP won the elections with 66 of the 70 assembly seats up for grabs. The Congress, which had ruled the national capital for 15 years up to 2013 and was trying to rebuild its lost ground in Delhi, has lost in all seats. Feb 10, 2015
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Delhi polls: Vijender Gupta thanks people, BJP after win

New Delhi. Feb 10 (ANI): Vijender Gupta, who is one of the three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders to emerge victorious in the Delhi Assembly polls despite the Aam Admi Party's (AAP) landslide march to victory, on Tuesday said this is a victory of the people as they had immense faith in him. Gupta, who won from the Rohini Assembly constituency, also said that this is a victory of the BJP. The BJP suffered reverses in the Delhi polls as even its chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi lost from the Krishna Nagar seat. In a major setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, the AAP won the elections with 66 of the 70 assembly seats up for grabs. Feb 10, 2015
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Delhi Polls Results 2015: AAP overjoyed as latest trends show absolute majority for party

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leaders were overjoyed on Tuesday as in a major setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP headed towards a landslide win in the Delhi Assembly polls. AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that people of Delhi have given them a huge responsibility and that the party is grateful for love, affection and faith that the people have showered on them. Other AAP leaders also expressed their happiness and joy and promised to continue with clean politics. Feb 10, 2015
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BJP suffers major setback in Delhi polls, says 'will accept mandate'

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): With the latest trends suggesting a splendid win for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi Assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said that it would accept the public mandate and prepare to sit in the opposition. Meanwhile, BJP's CM candidate Kiran Bedi also congratulated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and urged him to turn the capital into "a world class city". "Full marks to Arvind. Congratulations. Now take Delhi to the heights it belongs to. Make it a world class city," she tweeted. As per the latest trends, the AAP is inching closer to government formation in Delhi with the party leading in 65 seats. The BJP is ahead in 4 seats while the Congress is trailing in all the 70 assembly seats. Feb 10, 2015
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Delhi polls results: Early leads show big win for AAP, party workers celebrate

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): With counting on for the Delhi Assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is presently leading in 53 seats as per the early trends followed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that is ahead in 12 seats. The Congress is leading in just three seats. With this, celebrations have already begun at the party office in New Delhi. AAP leader and birthday boy Kumar Vishwas had double reasons to celebrate. Party workers and supporters danced to the tune of 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal' at various locations. Feb 10, 2015
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Ajay Maken ready to take responsibility for Congress loss in Delhi Assembly Polls

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): With the exit polls for the Delhi legislative assembly elections painting a grim picture for the Congress, the party's chief ministerial candidate Ajay Maken on Monday stated that he was ready to take full responsibility if the predictions of a massive loss for the grand old party were to come true. Maken further said that the exit polls seemed to indicate that the people of the national capital wanted to give another chance to Arvind Kejriwal, around a year after the Aam Aadmi chief stepped down after serving as the Delhi chief minister for 49 days. The exit polls have predicted the second place for the Bharatiya Janata Party while the Congress has been placed at a distant third. A voter turnout of 67.08 percent was recorded in the polling for the 70-member Delhi Assembly. A total of 673 candidates are in the fray this time. Feb 9, 2015