 "PM Modi flashes victory sign as BJP takes lead in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh")
Though early trends showed a close fight between the BJP and the Congress in Modi's home state Gujarat, the saffron party marched ahead of its rival as counting of votes progressed.
The BJP also appeared set to wrest power from the Congress in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh.
The prime minister showed a victory sign after he arrived in Parliament to attend the winter session.
Parliament re-convened today after the weekend break.
#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory sign as he arrives at the Parliament. #ElectionResults pic.twitter.com/Q4PRNjMpoK
— ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2017