The electoral victories will embolden the BJP to go on the offensive in the ongoing winter session of Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party is headed for a victory in state elections in politically significant Maharashtra while the opposition won mineral-rich Jharkhand state

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are set to retain power in India’s richest state, in a major boost to prime minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party. The Mahayuti alliance,

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.

Empowered by the landslide victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came down heavily on the opposition and said those rejected by people are trying to disrupt and take control of proceedings in the Parliament.

The BJP-led NDA is gearing up to retain power in Maharashtra, riding on a strong wave of support and decisive poll results. However, the electoral outcome in Jharkhand tells a different story for the saffron party.

Indian indices extended gains on Monday after Prime Minister Modi's party and his allies secured victory in the state of Maharashtra. The BJP's win provided some relief to the market, as the election outcome ended political instability in the Indian state.