The final verdict of the Indian general elections was revealed on May 16 and Narendra Modi, the representative of the right-wing BJP, has won with a sweeping majority.

Modi, who was also the chief minister of the state of Gujarat, has come to power and will be the new prime minister of India. The BJP crushed the ruling party, the Indian National Congress, which was being represented by Rahul Gandhi, with its unprecendented victory. The BJP won 278 seats in the parliament and is expected to hit over 300 with its allies on board -- forming the NDA.

While Modi has been commended for his administrative prowess and economic sense, his past is also tainted by the 2002 Gujarat riots which took place under his governance. Modi has also been rejected an American visa on grounds of religious violations but President Barack Obama recently stated that the US might change its stance and look to do business with the new government. The election race initially pitched three fore runners -- the BJP, the Congress, and the AAP (Aam Admi Party).

The Congress took a massive hit because of its exceedingly dissapointing performance over the past few years and grave instances of corruption. The AAP, which was led by Arvind Kejriwal, was not considered a reckonable contender because of lack of governance skills, and Kejriwal's failed and brief term as the state of Delhi's chief minister.

The celebratory mood has not only taken over in India but even in Times Square in New York, where Indians are championing Modi's resounding victory.

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