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.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party 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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on course to win a landslide majority in India's richest state of Maharashtra, trends show. The BJP and its allies are leading on close to 220 out of 288 seats, comfortably placed above the halfway mark needed to form a government.

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

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.

Haryana CM Nayab Saini said, “Hearty congratulations to all for the historic victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. This victory is a victory for the policies of Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.