Democracy is not just a system; it is a value that runs in our very veins.” Modi further stated that the verdict was not only a political mandate but “a victory of the Constitution of India,” adding that “our constitutional institutions and democratic processes have emerged victorious.”

'Mother of Democracy has spoken': PM Modi's powerful response as BJP registers historic victory in Bengal, Assam, Puducherry

After the landslide victory in Indian general elections, BJP entered the electoral contest with a lot of confidence. Both Maharashtra and Haryana were already being ruled by the BJP but the election results threw a surprise for the largest party in the country.

Maharashtra assembly election results 2019: BJP-Shiv Sena set to form govt but fall short of their projected target

The BJP and its ally Shiv Sena are continuing to surge in Maharashtra with leads on 103 and 60 assembly constituencies, respectively, as counting of votes is underway, according to official trends of the Election Commission (EC).

BJP, Shiv Sena continue to surge in Maharashtra

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena combine on Thursday raced ahead in its bid to retain power in Maharashtra. The alliance appeared comfortably ahead of the Opposition Congress-NCP alliance and looked all set to form government.

BJP-Shiv Sena set to form government in Maharashtra