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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an exclusive interview to ABP Network spoke about the moment when he was informed of his first full-election win. He said he was unaware of the BJP's lead over the Opposition until the party crossed a two-thirds majority. Narendra Modi, who became the CM of Gujarat in 2001, entered the assembly by winning the Rajkot II seat in a bypoll. Speaking to ABP Network's Rohit Saval, Romana Isar Khan, and Suman De, PM Modi said: "I am extra cautious on results day and tend to stay away from the numbers, etc. On the votes counting day, I increase the time of my meditation and other daily works. On counting day, no one is allowed in my room or to call me." Recalling the results day of the Gujarat Assembly Elections on December 15, 2001, PM Modi said he was sitting in his room at the Gujarat CM's official residence when the counting of votes was taking place. Describing the historic elections that shaped Modi's rise as one of the most powerful figures in world politics, the Prime Minister said, "The Election Commission was troubling me a lot, creating obstacles for me at every step. People told me that it was difficult for me to win. I said 'we shall see'. I sat in my room at the CM's residence. I did not take any calls." "Around 1.30 PM, I heard drums being played outside. So I called someone to ask what the matter was. He brought a letter, saying that the party workers wanted to congratulate me. That was the first time I got a hint of the results. I told them to get a good garland and a box of sweets. I would first garland Keshubhai Patel [Modi's predecessor] before celebrating our win," He said. PM Modi said that he has continued the tradition till date. "I still keep away from exit polls and numbers. Even on results day, I tend to stay away till the win is absolutely confirmed," he said.