Assembly Elections 2017: Akhilesh Yadav resigns as UP CM after SP defeat

Akhilesh Yadav resigns as UP CM after SP defeat, Governor Ram Naik accepts resignation.

I have decided to quit politics: Irom Sharmila says after her defeat. 

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar resigns.

BJP and allies get two-thirds majority in 403-member UP Assembly; BJP bags 262, Apna Dal(S) 8 and SBSP 4.

I hope the next government will work better than SP government, says outgoing UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. He said, "I accept the verdict of the people, I will do analysis at booth level."

If questions have been raised on EVMs, the government should probe it, said Akhilesh on Mayawati's allegation of tampering. 

Rahul Gandhi congratulates PM Narendra Modi and the BJP on their victory in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. 

I thank everyone in Punjab for their immense faith and support. This is a mandate for a brighter future for Punjab and its youth, tweets Rahul Gandhi. 

I congratulate Shri. Narendra Modi and the BJP on their victory in Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) March 11, 2017

I thank everyone in Punjab for their immense faith and support. This is a mandate for a brighter future for Punjab and it's youth

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) March 11, 2017

My heartiest congratulations to Capt Amarinder Singhji & all our party workers who worked tirelessly @capt_amarinder

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) March 11, 2017

To all Congress workers across India: We stand resolute & committed to our values & our belief in an India united in strength & purpose

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) March 11, 2017

Our fight continues and will not end till we win the hearts & minds of people

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) March 11, 2017

Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav loses to BJP's Rita Bahuguna Joshi by margin of 33,796 votes in Lucknow Cantt seat.

Every moment of our time, everything we do is for welfare & wellbeing of the people of India. We believe in the power of 125 crore Indians.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2017

Congratulations to @AmitShah, party office bearers & state units for their exemplary work in taking the party to new heights.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2017

I salute the hardwork of BJP Karyakartas. They have tirelessly worked hard at the grassroots level & won the confidence of the people.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2017

Am overjoyed that BJP has received unprecedented support from all sections of society. Huge support from the youth is gladdening.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2017

I thank people of Punjab for giving @Akali_Dal_ & @BJP4Punjab the opportunity to serve for 10 years & for the support we got in these polls.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2017

Gratitude to the people of India for the continued faith, support and affection for the BJP. This is very humbling & overwhelming.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2017

It is a victory of BJP's ideology and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pro-poor and development policies, BJP chief Amit Shah on assembly poll results. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the tallest leader in the country and even BJP's political rivals have to admit it, as reported by PTI.

"The outcome of five assembly polls is very encouraging. Despite defeat in Punjab, our alliance has got over 30% votes," Shah said. On BJP's strong showing in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Shah said, "It is the biggest electoral victory in independent India."

"I can understand her state of mind", Shah said on BSP leader's Mayawati's allegations on EVM rigging. 

BJP Parliamentary Board to meet tomorrow evening, to be preceded by felicitation of Prime Minister Modi, Shah confirmed, the report added.

The BJP is set to form governments in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, party president Amit Shah announced on Saturday.

Congress gets majority in 117-member Punjab Assembly, wins 59 seats, leading in 18 other seats.