HP: BJP concedes defeat, Guj: mooh meetha begins

December 20, 2012 12:45

The BJP has conceded defeat in Himachal Pradesh with senior leader Shanta Kumar saying that the party accepted the poll verdict. "We accept the verdict. All people in the BJP had fought elections together. The people did not vote for us. We accept it," Shanta Kumar, a former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister told reporters.

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal appeared prepared to accept the worst. "Whatever people decide is good. It would be good if they support us, and good even if they don't. I will welcome the decision of people," he said as trends showed a decline in the party's fortunes. The Congress, which put up a spirited campaign under former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, is all set to return to power in Himachal Pradesh.
Cong: 15, BJP: 7, Oth: 2

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