New Delhi, Nov 23: As the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is set to secure a historic majority in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the alliance’s victory in the state assembly elections as a triumph of development and good governance.
The Mahayuti alliance has claimed victory or is leading in 230 of the 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi is ahead in 50 seats.
In a post on X, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to the people of Maharashtra and assured them that the alliance would continue to work toward the state's progress. He wrote, "Development wins! Good governance wins! United we will soar even higher! Heartfelt gratitude to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra, especially the youth and women of the state, for this historic mandate to the NDA. This affection and warmth are unparalleled. I assure the people that our Alliance will keep working for Maharashtra's progress. Jai Maharashtra!"
The Prime Minister also thanked citizens in various states for their support of NDA candidates in recent by-polls. "NDA's pro-people efforts resonate all over! I thank people across various states for blessing NDA candidates in the by-polls. We will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling their dreams and aspirations," he added.
PM Modi expressed pride in the hard work of every NDA worker, acknowledging their efforts to engage with the public and promote the alliance’s good governance agenda.
The by-polls took place across 48 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha constituencies in 15 states, with significant contests in Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad, Kerala, where Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made her electoral debut.