New Delhi, March 17 -- The BJP will form its government at the Centre with an "overwhelming majority" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and work with determination to fulfil people's aspirations in the next five years, party chief J P Nadda said, welcoming the announcement of polls by the Election Commission on Saturday.

In a post on X in Hindi, Nadda called upon people to vote in record numbers and further strengthen the foundation of the world's largest democracy. "I welcome the announcement of Lok Sabha elections 2024 by the Election Commission," he said.

Nadda said elections are the biggest festival of democracy and a medium to keep the country and the state moving on the path of development and good governance.

"I call...