Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Paresh Rawal jubilant as he compares PM Modi to Sardar Patel, takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee

There was a celebratory mood across the country on Thursday as the initial phase of counting for the Lok Sabha Elections suggested that the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to return to power. Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from last elections, Paresh Rawal expressed delight over his party’s imminent victory. Not just that, the actor-politician took a dig at Congress’ Rahul Gandhi and Trinamool Congress’ Mamata Banerjee. 

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Hours after it was almost confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to return for his second term, Rawal wrote, “This result will compel many political parties to change their opportunistic ideology and respect the sentiments of Majority and 5000 yrs old Indian culture . @narendramodi.” 

The actor-politician also reacted to Jammu and Kashmir leader Omar Abdullah congratulating NDA. The latter had tweeted, “So the exit polls were correct. All that’s left is to congratulate the BJP & NDA for a stellar performance. Credit where credit is due PM Modi Sahib & Mr Amit Shah put together a winning alliance & a very professional campaign. Bring on the next five years.” 

Rawal termed it as a ‘virtue out of helplessness.’ 

Congress leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia, Veerappa Moily, Mallikarjun Kharge, Jitin Prashad, RPN Singh, Ashok Chavan, Sushmita Dev and even party president Rahul Gandhi was trailing at the time of publishing this story. 

The ‘Hera Pheri’ star termed it as the ‘Package deal from Swachhta Abhiyan!’ 

 The actor also took a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s oft-repeated ‘Chowkidar Chor hai’, by writing that crow was trying to become a peacock but turned to be a bat, hanging upside down.

Rawal also took a dig at West Bengal’s CM’s tweet after the trends suggested a comprehensive win for the NDA. She had tweeted, “Congratulations to the winners. But all losers are not losers. We have to do a complete review and then we will share our views with you all. Let the counting process be completed fully and the VVPATs matched.” 

He replied, “Wow ! DiDi in all fairness you desperately require a Thought and a ideology transfusion!” 

The ‘Oh My God!’ star even compared PM Modi with Sardar Patel and wrote, “Had said earlier and will repeat again - Sardar Patel had Unified India and @narendramodi will not let it disintegrate . Relax India we are truly in Safe hands . Jai Ho . Vande Matram .” 

BJP alone crossed 300 seats in terms of leads, while NDA was leading in over 350 seats while United Progressive Alliance was struggling to touch three-digit numbers at the time of publishing this story.