Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first speech after the commencement of vote counting, announced that the NDA is returning to power for a third consecutive term. He highlighted the government's accomplishments in the past two terms, such as making India the second largest smartphone producer and removing 25 crore people from poverty. PM Modi also promised to increase investment in defense, green industrialization, and providing more opportunities for women. The NDA currently maintains a lead in 291 seats, making this the first time since 1962 that a government returns to power after two consecutive terms.