PM Modi congratulates Jayalalithaa, Mamata Banerjee on their victory

Updated: Thursday, May 19, 2016, 12:09 [IST]

New Delhi, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a courtesy call to congratulate Jayalalithaa and Mamata Banerjee on their victory in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal respectively.

History is set to be created as AIADMK, headed by Jayalalithaa is moving towards a victory in Tamil Nadu, Going by the numbers J Jayalalithaa is set to return as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for a second term.

Celebrations have been becoming stronger in Tamil Nadu as the results continue to trickle in and show that the AIDMK is in a healthy lead over rival DMK.

While in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee is all set to form government in the state with an increased majority.

According to trends Trinamool Congress which won 184 seats in 2011, is all set to cross the 200-mark in this elections.

Celebrations erupted outside Mamata's residence as she is gearing for her a second term as chief minister in West Bengal.