Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party made big gains in two Indian state elections, partial results showed on October 19, in an endorsement that will encourage him to step up the pace of economic reforms.
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Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led in 113 of 288 seats in
The BJP was ahead in 50 of 90 seats in Haryana, which borders the capital,
The 64-year-old Modi, a gifted stump orator, hit the campaign trail hard and will be able to reap capital from the victories, although the BJP did not achieve its ambition to rule
(Source: REUTERS)
