PM overjoyed at poll results, terms it 'very humbling'

An overjoyed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described as "very humbling and overwhelming" the poll victories that the BJP got in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and thanked people for "continued faith and support". He hailed BJP chief Amit Shah as also party office bearers and state units for their exemplary work in taking the party to new heights.

"Am overjoyed that BJP has received unprecedented support from all sections of society. Huge support from the youth is gladdening," Modi said while commenting on the poll results in a series of tweets.

"Gratitude to the people of India for the continued faith, support and affection for the BJP. This is very humbling & overwhelming," he said.

He said, "Every moment of our time, everything we do is for welfare & wellbeing of the people of India. We believe in the power of 125 crore Indians."

He saluted the hardwork of BJP workers, saying "They have tirelessly worked hard at the grassroots level & won the confidence of the people."