India, May 4 -- Calling the day historic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) landmark win in West Bengal, adding that the mission was long-sought.

Starting his victory speech with 'Bharat Mata ki jai' chants, PM Modi said at the BJP headquarter that the day is special in many ways.

"Gangotri to Ganga Sagar, har jagah Kamal hi Kamal khila hua hai [from Gangotri to Ganga Sagar, it is Lotus everywhere], PM Modi said later in his speech, referring to the expanding BJP reach across the country. Track live Bengal election results here

"Ek baar phir se kamal khila diya hai [Lotus has bloomed once again]," said PM Modi, thanking BJP leaders and workers for the landslide victory.

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