Saffron surge: This map shows BJP's power across almost entire nation

  • IndiaToday.in
  • Delhi
  • May 15, 2018
  • UPDATED 17:50 IST

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Early trends predicted BJP cruising towards victory in Karnataka.
  • If BJP wins, Karnataka will become 20th state to come under party's rule.
  • Party leaders are calling BJP's win 'historic' in Karnataka.
Graphics by: Newsflicks/India Today

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Early trends predicted BJP cruising towards victory in Karnataka.
  • If BJP wins, Karnataka will become 20th state to come under party's rule.
  • Party leaders are calling BJP's win 'historic' in Karnataka.

Counting trends today showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP cruising to victory in the Karnataka assembly election.

Trends published by India Today TV indicated the BJP was leading with 112 seats by 11 am. While Congress was far behind, JD(S) was leading with over 40 seats by noon.

"This is a historic win for BJP," said Raman Singh, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.

If BJP wins Karnataka Assembly election, the state will become the 20th state to join the BJP wagon in 2018.

Here's a look at India's political map and how BJP's saffronisation has changed the political colours of India:

via GIPHY

Also watch: 5 reasons why BJP will win Karnataka

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