Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers

West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP.

Modi’s B.J.P. Wins West Bengal State Election for the First Time

The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country. Its defeated opponents accused it of cheating.

By Alex Travelli, Hari Kumar and Pragati K.B.

Modi Grabs West Bengal and Vijay Wins Tamil Nadu in Anti-Incumbency Elections - Bloomberg.com

Modi Grabs West Bengal and Vijay Wins Tamil Nadu in Anti-Incumbency Elections  Bloomberg.com

FirstFT: Narendra Modi’s BJP wins election landslide in opposition stronghold

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Narendra Modi’s BJP win election in West Bengal for first time

A key Indian state, the result is set to have significant implications for the country’s political landscape Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s party has won a resounding election victory in West Bengal, a state which had been a rare opposition stronghold, expanding his unrivalled consolidation of power across the country. It is the first time that Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have won assembly elections in West Bengal, a large and politically significant state in eastern India. Co...

By Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi

Modi's party takes control of India's West Bengal in key state election

The outcome is expected to strengthen Modi's political position midway through his third term.

By The Associated Press

Video: Modi’s BJP poised to take control in India’s West Bengal

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP is set to GAIN (wrest) control of West Bengal.

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BJP’s ground game covered booths, bastis and high-rises

BJP's strategies in West Bengal included targeted outreach, enhanced ground worker presence, and a focus on urban high-rises to challenge TMC's rule.

Indian states' election results signal political change - The Straits Times

Indian states' election results signal political change  The Straits Times

"Hats Off": Amit Shah Lauds Bhabanipur Voters After Mamata Banerjee's Defeat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded the people of Bhabanipur for their electoral verdict, declaring that the outcome reflects the fate awaiting what he described as an anarchic style of governance.

Modi's party set to gain big in Indian state elections - Daily Maverick

Modi's party set to gain big in Indian state elections  Daily Maverick

India elections: BJP, TVK, Congress redraw state power in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala - Khaleej Times

India elections: BJP, TVK, Congress redraw state power in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala  Khaleej Times

Hindu nationalist BJP wins West Bengal polls

Congress alliance clinches Kerala

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India’s Modi celebrates ‘record’ win in opposition-held West Bengal - Dhaka Tribune

India’s Modi celebrates ‘record’ win in opposition-held West Bengal  Dhaka Tribune

Police raise the alarm over drugs, political thuggery in Gombe

Gombe police raise alarm on the link between drug abuse and political thuggery, calling for community action to prevent youth violence ahead of elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-raise-the-alarm-over-drugs-political-thuggery-in-gombe/

By Punch Newspapers

PDP will win 2027 presidency — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will produce Nigeria’s next president in the 2027 general elections. The post PDP will win 2027 presidency — Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.

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