Who Said What On UP Election Result?

Party Vice President Rahul Gandhi should not be singled out for the party's poor showing in Uttar Pradesh. If these (counting) trends persist, why single out Rahul Gandhi? He will of course take the bullet in his chest.

Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Congress

This is the defeat of insolence and vaingloriousness. They removed Mulayam and usurped Samajwadi Party. Now they should bring back Mulayam Singh Yadav as Party's president.

Shivpal Singh Yadav, Before Counting

People of UP have shunned SP-Congress.They want development without any discrimination and that's why have voted for BJP

Yogi Adityanath, BJP

The Uttar Pradesh voter has risen above caste for the first time. For the first time we are seeing people rising above caste in Uttar Pradesh. The voters have moved a step ahead of politicians.

Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the PMO

We thank the people of UP. We will live up to their expectations. Uttar Pradesh has now become Uttam Pradesh

Minister Ravishankar Prasad

BJP's political vanvas is over. We have now come back to power.

Keshav Prasad Mourya, UP BJP president