Congress victory:Reactions from BJP camp

Prime Minister said,”Congratulations to the Congress for their victories…We accept the peoples’ mandate with humility.Victory and defeat are an integral part of life.”

The outcome cannot be seen as a referendum on the NDA government,say most BJP leaders.

However,beneath the surface,the rumbling is clear.Two senior BJP leaders said the Modi and  Shah combine should” at least share the blame”.

“If the BJP leadership thinks the PM’s popularity is intact,it is making a huge mistake.That was clear from the crowd that his rallies drew in Chhattisgarh,MP and Rajasthan,” said one leader.