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 BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is on course to retain power in Maharashtra. The alliance has so far won 164 seats and is leading in 67 others in the 288 assembly seats.

While exit polls have given both states to BJP-led alliances, the results throughout the day will make it clear who will emerge victorious

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday hailed the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra as “historic” and said this sends out the message of “ek hai to safe hain” (safe when united) to the whole country.

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 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.

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

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.