Rahul Gandhi congratulates BJP, says people voted for change

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Five months after the Lok Sabha drubbing, the party faced yet another blow in the Assembly elections as the Grand Old Party of Indian politics lost deposit in both the states.

New Delhi: Conceding defeat in Haryana and Maharashtra, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party for a remarkable win in both the states.

In a statement, Rahul said, "We accept the verdict of people. People have voted for change, after 15 years of our government in Maharashtra and 10 years in Haryana. I congratulate the BJP on their success. The Congress Party will work hard on the ground to once again earn the confidence of the people."

Congress had been in rule for the last ten years in Haryana and it had led-the government in Maharashtra in alliance with the NCP. Five months after the Lok Sabha drubbing, the party faced yet another blow in the Assembly elections as the Grand Old Party of Indian politics lost deposit in both the states.