Modi claims victory for his alliance in India’s general election

Mr Modi said that his National Democratic Alliance will form the government for the third consecutive time.

Congress Party supporters celebrate during the counting of votes.

India's prime minister Narendra Modi claimed victory for his alliance on Tuesday in India’s general election, despite a lacklustre performance from his own party.

He faced a stronger than expected challenge from the opposition, which rejected the leader’s mixed economic record and polarising politics.