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India's BJP Wins Historic West Bengal State Election

Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.

3 May, 10:05 — 4 May, 15:22
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APVery High7h ago

Modi’s party is set to take control of West Bengal in key election, dealing a blow to opposition - AP News

Modi’s party is set to take control of West Bengal in key election, dealing a blow to opposition  AP News

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BBCHigh5h ago

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.

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NYTMostly Factual1d ago

What to Know About Elections in West Bengal and Other Indian States

Vote counting starts on Monday after over 154 million people participated in elections for state legislatures last month. The contests can tilt the balance of power for the whole country.

By Pragati K.B.

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FTVery High7h ago

Boost for Modi as BJP claims election win in key Indian state

Hindu nationalist party says it has toppled West Bengal’s leftwing chief minister after 15 years in power

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

India loses its last left-wing government after five decades

Kerala in India, which gave the world its first democratically elected communist government, has voted the left out.

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

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

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party on Monday wrested control of the state of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key election. The Election Commission of India released partial results showing the Bharatiya Janata Party won at least 124 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly, and was leading in 83 others. Final results are expected on Monday evening. It would be a significant breakthrough for Modi’s party, which had tried for years to dislodge t...

By Associated Press

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DWHigh4h ago

India news: Modi claims victory in West Bengal election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP party is poised to govern the state for the first time ever. Modi hopes to make inroads into other opposition strongholds too. Follow live.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

PM Modi dons traditional Bengali panjabi and dhuti as BJP marks historic West Bengal win

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Raghav Chadha congratulates BJP on 'historic' West Bengal sweep, says verdict reflects decisive leadership

Raghav Chadha hailed BJP for its performance at the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections.

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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago

BJP scores ‘poribortan’ in Bengal, Vijay’s smash-hit debut in Tamil Nadu, Congress reclaims Kerala

By Manoj C G

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straits-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure - The Straits Times

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual3h ago

BJP '200 Paar' In Bengal, Vijay Delivers Tamil Nadu Blockbuster

If the results do not veer from the current trajectory, the outcome would be a churning in the Opposition INDIA block, while for the BJP, it would paint a saffron wave that stretches from the northeast all the way to Gujarat.

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DawnMostly Factual12h ago

India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway

Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway on Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping for crucial gains. Elections in five states and territories took place in April and May, and Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ruling party in the national parliament, is hoping to make inroads into opposition-held states. In West Bengal, the Hindu-nationalist BJP waged an aggressive bid to dislodge Chief Minister M...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual9h ago

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

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is sweeping votes in the state of West Bengal, where senior leaders have been campaigning extensively in for weeks.

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in-cyprus7h ago

BJP supporters celebrate lead in Assam and West Bengal state elections

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate their party’s lead in the Assam and West Bengal state election results at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, India, 04 May 2026. Party workers celebrate after the BJP appears to be leading in the Assam and West Bengal state elections.

By Newsroom

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khaleej-timesMixed8h ago

India elections: Pinarayi Vijayan’s LDF trounced at the polls in Kerala, Congress back in power - Khaleej Times

India elections: Pinarayi Vijayan’s LDF trounced at the polls in Kerala, Congress back in power  Khaleej Times

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Daily SabahMixed2h ago

Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP scores historic win in West Bengal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party seized control of the opposition stronghold state of West Bengal in a key election Monday. The Election Commis...

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Daily Star BDMixed4h ago

Lotus blooms in West Bengal: Modi claims victory - The Daily Star

Lotus blooms in West Bengal: Modi claims victory  The Daily Star

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago

BJP to script history in West Bengal, Trinamool stares at big defeat - Dhaka Tribune

BJP to script history in West Bengal, Trinamool stares at big defeat  Dhaka Tribune

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daily-mirror-lkMixed14h ago

Tamil Nadu election results: MK Stalin trails in Kolathur seat, his DMK ahead In early leads - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu election results: MK Stalin trails in Kolathur seat, his DMK ahead In early leads  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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NYT3 May, 10:05First to report

What to Know About Elections in West Bengal and Other Indian States

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express-tribune4 May, 02:22

India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway

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daily-mirror-lk4 May, 03:34

Tamil Nadu election results: MK Stalin trails in Kolathur seat, his DMK ahead In early leads - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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Dawn4 May, 05:47

India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway

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India v napätí počas sčítania hlasov. Módího strana verí v kľúčové zisky v Západnom Bengálsku

romania-insider4 May, 06:58

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bloomberg4 May, 07:29

India Industry Hub Set for Shock Poll Results as Film Star Leads - Bloomberg.com

newsbeast4 May, 07:51

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channel-news-asia4 May, 08:50

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

khaleej-times4 May, 09:00

India elections: Pinarayi Vijayan’s LDF trounced at the polls in Kerala, Congress back in power - Khaleej Times

1h later
in-cyprus4 May, 10:11

BJP supporters celebrate lead in Assam and West Bengal state elections

FT4 May, 10:15

Boost for Modi as BJP claims election win in key Indian state

gulf-news4 May, 10:26

India’s Left parties face political wipeout as Kerala slips away - Gulf News

AP4 May, 10:32

Modi’s party is set to take control of West Bengal in key election, dealing a blow to opposition - AP News

dhaka-tribune4 May, 10:33

BJP to script history in West Bengal, Trinamool stares at big defeat - Dhaka Tribune

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BBC4 May, 11:59

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

straits-times4 May, 12:09

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure - The Straits Times

1h later
DW4 May, 13:33

India news: Modi claims victory in West Bengal election

Daily Star BD4 May, 13:48

Lotus blooms in West Bengal: Modi claims victory - The Daily Star

ndtv4 May, 14:08

BJP '200 Paar' In Bengal, Vijay Delivers Tamil Nadu Blockbuster

Al Jazeera4 May, 14:29

India loses its last left-wing government after five decades

indian-express4 May, 14:42

BJP scores ‘poribortan’ in Bengal, Vijay’s smash-hit debut in Tamil Nadu, Congress reclaims Kerala

Times of India4 May, 15:03

PM Modi dons traditional Bengali panjabi and dhuti as BJP marks historic West Bengal win

hindustan-times4 May, 15:05

Raghav Chadha congratulates BJP on 'historic' West Bengal sweep, says verdict reflects decisive leadership

Daily Sabah4 May, 15:22

Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP scores historic win in West Bengal

SCMP4 May, 15:22Latest update

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