Narendra Modi claims third term but projections show party unlikely to win outright majorityIndia has placed its faith in the ruling coalition “for a third consecutive time”, India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, wrote on X, referring to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies.
“We will continue the good work done in the last decade to keep fulfilling the aspirations of people.”
People have placed their faith in NDA, for a third consecutive time! This is a historical feat in India’s history.
I bow to the Janata Janardan for this affection and assure them that we will continue the good work done in the last decade to keep fulfilling the aspirations of…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2024For the first time in a decade Modi’s BJP failed to secure an overall majority of its own, figures from the election commission showed, meaning it would need to rely on its alliance partners. Modi is expected to speak at the BJP headquarters in Delhi shortly.