India's election authority has officially confirmed a victory for the coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the recent elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters was abuzz with celebrations as Modi delivered a victory speech following the announcement.
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has successfully secured the majority needed to form the government, garnering a total of 272 seats. While the final votes are still being tallied, the mammoth vote-counting operation is nearing its conclusion.