LS POLLS: TALKING HEADS

Industry leaders reacted as trends indicated the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA swooping to power in the 2019 LS polls:

-- Vedanta Resources Chairman Anil Agarwal said the government will now re-ignite its reforms agenda to push growth, tackle critical issues like creating more jobs, usher in more tax friendly laws and strengthen India's position in global trade.

-- Bharti Enterprises Founder & Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said the "solid verdict would further strengthen his (Modi's) resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.

-- "We look forward to NAMO 2.0 government deliver on its promises by spearheading the growth of agriculture sector, social sector and industry with dynamic policy changes which will fuel overall economic growth, energy security, nation building and job creation," Suzlon Group CMD Tulsi Tanti said.

-- "Size of the country (Land mass+population) X Size of the Economy X Size of the election mandate = Leader's Power Quotient. By the measure of this crude formula, @narendramodi is about to become the most powerful, democratically elected leader in the world today...," Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra tweeted.

-- "Resounding victory of BJP reinforces voters' choice of their most able leader to lead the nation. Markets got off to a roaring start, reflecting sentiment of the nation. Unfinished agendas will get continuity and time to usher in prosperity and growth, both for Bharat and India," RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka tweeted.

-- Veteran industrialist and Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej said the new government is expected to take steps to ensure that India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth improves.

-- Co-Chairman of the Hinduja Group Gopichand Hinduja said the colossal verdict also brings a responsibility on PM Modi's shoulders to speed up the economic reforms to accelerate India's economic trajectory.