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Bihar's political arena witnessed a fresh infusion of leadership as ministers from the BJP, JD(U), and various NDA partners took their oaths. The BJP emerged as the frontrunner, securing the most ministerial roles, with Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, taking his inaugural step into ministerial duties.

The Economic Times

Assam new govt swearing-in on May 12

Assam's new BJP-led NDA government will take oath on May 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ceremony. Preparations are underway for security and traffic management. The NDA secured a significant victory in the recent elections.

The Economic Times

What Bengal thinks today: Pan-India-wise, May 4 signals more regional parties moving into existential crises

The Bharatiya Janata Party's significant win in West Bengal marks a major shift. This victory, alongside other state election results, has weakened the opposition INDIA alliance. The BJP now holds a stronger position in Parliament and is focusing on eastern India's development. This trend suggests a stable pathway for national…

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‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss

Mamata Banerjee says Narendra Modi’s party ‘forcefully captured’ election that ended her party’s 15 years in power

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump hails PM Modi for ‘historic, decisive win’

US President Donald Trump has congratulated PM Modi on his “historic” election victory, a White House spokesman said Tuesday, in an apparent take on the recent round of assembly polls that were headlined by BJP’s big win in West Bengal.

The Times of India

From Bengal to Assam, Hindutva rewrites the east: BJP's landslide ends era of regional strongmen

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, marking a shift in eastern India's political landscape. Regional leaders have been replaced by the BJP. Actor Vijay's party has secured a remarkable win in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party will now govern three states. These election results…

The Economic Times

Bhabanipur Shock: How Mamata Lost to Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur was supposed to be the seat of reassurance. For Mamata Banerjee, it was not merely another constituency in Kolkata but the political ground that had restored her authority after the 2021 Nandigram defeat. In the 2021 bypoll, she had won here by a commanding margin of more than 58,000…

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Saffron ink: How Bengal’s newspapers covered – and coloured – the BJP’s win

By Monday night, the BJP had established leads in over 200 seats in West Bengal. The numbers on the ECI website were not final, but the picture they painted was already difficult to misread.

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Can BJP govern Bengal without becoming its old political order?

After weeks of saturation coverage and sustained commentary, election outcomes in India often arrive weighed down by interpretation. A familiar tendency persists to read into them too many meanings and to insert too many subtexts.

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‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results

The verdicts are in.

Newslaundry

SIR omissions and errors of commission

Recent Indian state elections saw surprising outcomes. However, electoral roll changes, especially in West Bengal, raise serious questions. Millions were removed from voter lists, impacting specific communities and parties. This process lacked transparency and safeguards. The writer argues that these alterations undermine the legitimacy of the election results. An independent…

The Economic Times

'Chappal Phaad Ke': From welfare to wave, what cost TMC in West Bengal

BJP has ended 15 years of TMC rule in West Bengal, securing a majority by appealing to women voters with welfare promises and highlighting safety concerns. The party also capitalized on anti-incumbency due to corruption scandals and fragmented minority support, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

The Economic Times

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

Result in key Indian state is set to have significant implications for the country’s political landscape

The Guardian - UK

Saffron wave deepens erosion of secular norms

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, solidifying its influence across eastern India. This win strengthens the party's position nationally, following recent successes in other state elections. The outcome marks a shift in West Bengal's political landscape.

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A new saffron geography: BJP’s Bengal breakthrough extends its eastern dominance

The BJP has swept West Bengal and cemented Assam. The trends now point to something larger: a continuous saffron arc running from the northeast to Gujarat’s coast.

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Kerala polls see 11 women MLAs, IUML gets first woman MLA

Eleven women emerged victorious in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the results for which were announced on Monday, May 4. While nine of them are from the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), two are from the Left Democratic Front (LDF). A total of 35 women contested this election from major…

Euronews

Celebrations as Modi’s ruling party poised to take control of India's West Bengal state

Supporters of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrate as trends released by the Election Commission show BJP leading in 176 out of 294 seats in West Bengal.

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Tamil Nadu hung assembly: What are TVK and Vijay’s options?

Tamil Nadu is not a state known for fractured mandates. For decades, voters in the state have delivered decisive verdicts, largely alternating between the two Dravidian giants, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and rarely leaving room for post-poll arithmetic.

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The Independent UK

Modi’s BJP set for big win in key state elections as support for his fiercest rivals collapses

Modi finally unseats Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, while popular actor Vijay’s party takes the largest number of votes in Tamil Nadu

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Why BJP’s Bengal Breakthrough Is Bigger Than It Looks

What if an election result is not really about numbers? Seats can be counted. Votes can be measured. But influence that’s harder to see. The recent breakthrough of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal may look like just another political win. But the real story runs deeper than headlines…

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‘Numbers Are Fake, Wait Till Sunset’: 5 Big Claims by Mamata Banerjee as BJP Surges in Bengal

As counting progressed in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a strong appeal to her supporters, urging them not to leave counting centres despite early trends showing a significant lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party over the All India Trinamool Congress.

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Early trends: BJP surges in Bengal, Vijay’s TVK springs a surprise in Tamil Nadu

Early counting trends from five state and union territory assembly elections point to a possible BJP breakthrough in West Bengal and an unexpected frontrunner in Tamil Nadu in the form of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s new party.

The Economic Times

Why Mamata Banerjee will win West Bengal: Swaminathan Aiyar

Exit polls predict a BJP victory in West Bengal, but this analysis suggests otherwise. Mamata Banerjee is expected to return as Chief Minister. Factors like demography and language are seen as crucial. The author argues that exit polls in India are often inaccurate. Voters' fears and outright lies can skew…

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TN and Kerala exit polls: Believable or not?

In the first part of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the Kerala and Tamil Nadu exit polls and the recent political developments in both states. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahmed, Kerala bureau chief Haritha John, and senior reporter…

The Economic Times

Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Vijay emerges as the ultimate X-factor

Tamil superstar Vijay's political path is unclear after his party's election debut. He opposes the DMK and ideologically the BJP. His next move is highly anticipated. Past clashes with the BJP over his religion and film releases add complexity. Recent career decisions may keep his options open for future political…

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