Modi thanks people as BJP wins in Maha civic polls

August 03, 2018 23:56

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today thanked the people of Maharashtra for their continued 'faith' in the Bharatiya Janata Party following the party's win in two civic polls.

The BJP scored a big win in the Sangli municipal elections by defeating the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party alliance and also swept the Jalgaon civic body in Maharashtra where it trounced the Shiv Sena.

'Impressive victories for @BJP4Maharashtra! Great performance in Jalgaon and outstanding win in Sangli. I thank the people of Maharashtra for the continued faith,' he tweeted.

'I also appreciate the hardwork of CM @Dev_Fadnavis, @raosahebdanve and the entire team of Maharashtra BJP,' the prime minister added.

BJP president Amit Shah also hailed the win.

'This continued support for BJP in Maharashtra reflects people's desire for a better quality of life, being delivered by the state government led by CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Modi government's commitment to take Maharashtra to greater heights,' he said. -- PTI

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