at the party's headquarters in new delhi. victory celebration started early. party supporters graterred to rebel in what transpired to be landslide victory. >> translator: i'm so happy with the people, and i vow to you and i thank you for all of the love that you have shown me. sisters and brothers, i am thanking you from the bottom of my heart. i respect and solute you. >> before the first results were announced the party held prayers in anticipation of a good performance. but most supporters viewed the final tally as a mere formality. they described the parties win as a new start for the country. >> translator: we used to look to the west for support and development. but now we are going to be the kind of country that people turn to for help and support. >> translator: we respect all religions, modi will take care of people from all states. he has done it before, and he will do it again.