Ever confident Modi

In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 photo, Gujarat state chief minister Narendra Modi flashes a victory sign to crowd during an election campaign rally in Ahmadabad, India. Elections will be held in Gujarat state in two phases on Dec. 13 and 17 and counting of votes on Dec. 20. (AP Photo)

In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 photo, an Indian supporter holds a mask depicting Gujarat state chief minister Narendra Modi during an election campaign rally in Ahmadabad.(AP Photo)

In this Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 photo, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory sign during an election campaign rally for upcoming Gujarat state assembly elections at Sanand, near Ahmadabad, India.(AP Photo)

In this Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 photo, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory sign during an election campaign rally for upcoming Gujarat state assembly elections at Sanand, near Ahmadabad, India.(AP Photo)

Gujarat state Chief Minister Narendra Modi flashes the victory sign as he arrives for a public meeting before filing his nomination for state assembly elections in Ahmadabad, India, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.(AP Photo)

In this Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 photo, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, right, flashes a victory sign during an election campaign at Viramgam, Gujarat, India.

Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi, second from left, poses with former Deputy Chief Minister and Congress party leader Narhari Amin, right, after Amin joined the BJP in Ahmadabad, India, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.

In this Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 photo, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election campaign rally for upcoming Gujarat state assembly elections at Sanand, near Ahmadabad, India.