Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party headed for a stunning victory in state elections in politically significant Maharashtra while the opposition seemed about to clinch victory in mi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and its allies were set to return to power in the nation's richest state, television channels reported on Saturday, a boost for the Hindu-nationalist leader after a disappointing general election.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling alliance is leading in polls in Maharashtra by a wide margin, signaling policy continuity in a state which houses most of India’s billionaires and is home to some of the country’s biggest investments.

The party and its allies are however looking at a defeat in the mining state of Jharkhand.

Whose government will be formed this time in Maharashtra and Jharkhand? Today this question will be answered. Counting of votes will begin at 8 am today. In Maharashtra, there is a contest between the BJP-led Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) trying to return to power,