"This is the victory of development": BJP's Arun Singh after Mahayuti scores landslide victory in Maharashtra

"BJP alliance, Mahayuti has got a landslide victory in Maharashtra and this is the victory of the work done by our government in Maharashtra and the work done for every section under the leadership of PM Modi. This is the victory of development," Singh told ANI.

"In the by-elections also, BJP has won one-sidedly in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It is a big victory. Congress has been wiped out...," he added.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the "historic victory" in assembly elections is a win of development and good governance.

In a post on X, PM Modi assured the people of the state that their Alliance will keep working for Maharashtra's progress.

"Development wins! Good governance wins! United we will soar even higher! Heartfelt gratitude to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra, especially the youth and women of the state, for a historic mandate to the NDA. This affection and warmth is unparalleled. I assure the people that our Alliance will keep working for Maharashtra's progress. Jai Maharashtra!" PM Modi posted on X.

He further thanked people across various states for blessing NDA candidates in the various by-polls held."NDA's pro-people efforts resonate all over! I thank people across various states for blessing NDA candidates in the various by-polls held. We will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling their dreams and aspirations," he added.

In Maharashtra, the BJP led the Mahayuti alliance to a smashing victory carrying its allies - Shiv Sena and NCP - with its momentum.

While the BJP has won or is ahead in 133 seats, Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has won or is ahead in 56 seats and NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is poised to win 41 seats. The state has 288 assembly seats. (ANI)