After Setback In Lok Sabha Polls, AAP Now Focuses On Delhi Elections

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) recovering from the loss in the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi has started focusing on the upcoming Assembly elections in the national capital next year, galvanising its MLAs and volunteers to enhance public outreach.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor hailed Rahul Gandhi as "the man of the match" of the Lok Sabha polls and said it would be fitting that he takes on the mantle of the Leader of Opposition in the Lower House.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said if the next Lok Sabha polls take place five years down the line, he does not see himself contesting another election for the Lower House.

With the BJP sweeping the Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, as many as 311 out of the total 369 candidates in the fray lost their security deposits, officials said on Friday.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today hailed Rahul Gandhi as "the man of the match" of the Lok Sabha polls and said it would only be fitting that he takes on the mantle of the Leader of Opposition in the house.

All in all, the NDA saw losses of 25 seats (on a net basis) in phases where the turnout declined, while it recorded erosion of 35 seats in phases where polling increased.