New Delhi, Dec 18 (Deccan Chronicle): After ruling Himachal Pradesh for one term the Congress on Monday lost against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the recently concluded Assembly polls. In Gujarat too, the Congress was defeated for the sixth consecutive term.
The newly-elected Congress President who was also the star campaigner for the Gujarat elections this time accepted the defeat on party’s behalf.
The fight in Gujarat was almost neck-to-neck, while in Himachal Pradesh it was an easy sweep for BJP.
In his Twitter handle, Rahul Gandhi thanked the people of Gujarat and Himachal for the love and affection they showed towards the party.
My Congress brothers and sisters, you have made me very proud. You are different than those you fought because you fought anger with dignity. You have demonstrated to everyone that the Congress’s greatest strength is its decency and courage.
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 18, 2017
Rahul, however, did not dissuade from taking an unnamed jibe at the BJP, despite the loss.
Addressing the Congress party workers as brothers and sisters, he said that is proud of the way they have "fought anger with dignity," which set them a pole-apart from the opposition.
To encourage his party workers and instil confidence among them, Rahul tweeted, “You have demonstrated to everyone that the Congress’s greatest strength is its decency and courage.”
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Gabriel, sagar
Tue, Dec 19 2017The art of Manipulation is the name of the game. Around the world, wherever the Elections are held, this game becomes a very useful tool of the Manipulators.
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JK, Udupi
Tue, Dec 19 2017Congress got more votes in rural area than urban area. This shows that, they were able to target uneducated and farmers easily which reminds me of Bihar election.
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j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru
Mon, Dec 18 2017Congress has the best chance ever due to a 22 year anti incumbency, but Rahul & team failed here too. It will be 27 years of BJP in Gujarat which will overtake the 26 years of Left rule in West Bengal
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Mohammed, Mangalore
Mon, Dec 18 2017Nobody will ask Rahul for accountability.
You blame evm etc but never Blame Rahul for any of congress losses.
You can blame local congress leaders also, but rahul never.
Because congress is his property.
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Swamy, Mangalore
Mon, Dec 18 2017Descend mode for BJP has started and congress is in ascending mode. If not for EVMs and money power BJP would have definitely lost. BJP won through back door congress lost through front door. It's certainly not people's mandate by any measure but added salt to thier wounds so people will avenge this loss and show thier true mandate.
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Rajesh, Udupi
Mon, Dec 18 2017one should not expect much from dynasty slaves, but at least they cant speak different language than the master.. mater accepted the defeat like a gentleman... lOL
bjp camp was in real panic for last 3 weeks and were unsure to cross magic figure... they then made despeare attempts like mms, pak, what not. So today they are so happy even if this is such a small gap. in fact they have almost lost.
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Swamy, Mangalore
Mon, Dec 18 2017No harm in dynasty politics nor it violates any law but it makes BJP slaves of Nathuram Godse nervous and gives them sleepless nights. Dynasty politics is anytime better than EVM, communal and faku politics.
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D.Shetty, Mangalore / Bahrain
Mon, Dec 18 2017bethe dada panpuni ....enjoy the money stacked by your ancestors and enjoy life ..why all these headache ...
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Anand, Mangalore
Mon, Dec 18 2017It should be good for gujrathi's as they wanted to be ruled by BJP for one more term. Congratulations to BJP! But very good show by Congress. Leaving the criticism behind, Congress performed very well under Rahul's leadership! Very sensible comments! Day by day he's proving himself as a good leader and it's a good sign for the party!
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NAVEEN, Mangalore
Mon, Dec 18 2017Congress fought with Caste Poltics .....
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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, Dec 18 2017They won because of Mani Shankar Aiyer ...
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Rajesh, Udupi
Mon, Dec 18 2017Agreed,
Being modi supporter, for the first time in many years, i had respect for Rahulji. he fought well. did lot of hardwork. though dividing caste is not forgivable, but that is how indian politics work. Moreover he is not a typical sore looser to blame EVM, but accepted defeat like a gentleman.
My respects for you Rahulji... I wont call you pappu anymore, until you disappoint me again!!
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sri_elder, Karkala
Mon, Dec 18 2017Well..
Now name 2019 congress candidate for PM post other than you.. Have courage!
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