PM Modi wave 2 paints country saffron

Saffron surge

Riding on a massive Modi wave sweeping through most parts of India, the BJP was set to return to power. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron surge

Jubiliant BJP workers celebrate the lead in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron surge

A BJP worker blows a huge conchshell in celebration in Bihar's Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron surge

BJP-ally JDU workers celebrate in Bihar. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron surge

BJP workers celebrate in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron surge

A celebratory scene from Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron surge

BJP workers celebrate the party's lead in Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron surge

People celebrate with dates in Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron surge

A boys hold a bunch of lotus in Karnataka's Chikmagalur. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron surge

A BJP worker celebrates the party's lead in Rajasthan's Bikaner. (Photo: PTI)