People of Rajasthan have rejected BJP, says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi : Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the party's victory in the Rajasthan bypolls was a rejection of the ruling BJP by the people of the state. In a tweet, Gandhi also congratulated the party workers in Rajasthan.

"Well done Rajasthan Congress! Proud of each and every one of you. This is a rejection of the BJP by the people of Rajasthan," Gandhi said.

The Congress on Thursday won the Mandalgarh Assembly seat and Ajmer and Alwar Lok Sabha seats. The party wrested all three seats from the BJP. The good showing of the party in Rajasthan comes after the Congress put up a doughty show in the Gujarat assembly polls.