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Rahul Gandhi concedes defeat, congratulates PM Modi, Smriti Irani

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi conceded defeat in the Lok Sabha elections and congratulated PM Modi and BJP for the win.

Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi, "I had said that during the campaign 'janta maalik hai' and today people have clearly given their decision. I congratulate the PM and BJP."

Conceding defeat in Amethi, Rahul said, "The people of Amethi have given a mandate. I would like to congratulate Smriti Irani."

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