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BJP Secures Key Wins in Indian State Elections, New Party Debuts in Tamil Nadu

India's ruling BJP achieved significant victories in state elections, notably in Bengal and Assam, with Prime Minister Modi hailing the results. Concurrently, actor Vijay's newly formed party made a strong debut in Tamil Nadu, shaking up the political landscape.

3 May, 10:05 — 4 May, 14:42
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APVery High4h 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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BBCHigh3h 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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Al JazeeraMostly Factual44m 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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DWHigh1h 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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indian-expressMostly Factual32m 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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hindustan-timesMostly Factual33m ago

‘Brahmaputra, Kamakhya, Bhupen Hazarika’: What Modi said after BJP’s third win in Assam

Modi said that the hat-trick in Assam was a huge milestone, particularly within the tea garden regions.

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h 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 Factual1h 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 Factual9h 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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khaleej-timesMixed6h 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 Star BDMixed1h 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 Factual4h 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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NYT3 May, 10:05First to report

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

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dnevnik-bg4 May, 04:14

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Dawn4 May, 05:47

India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway

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aktuality-sk4 May, 06:51

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

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khaleej-times4 May, 09:00

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

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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

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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

Times of India4 May, 13:51

TVK shakes up Tamil Nadu: Vijay’s debutant party surges past DMK, AIADMK; full list of winners

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

hindustan-times4 May, 14:41

‘Brahmaputra, Kamakhya, Bhupen Hazarika’: What Modi said after BJP’s third win in Assam

indian-express4 May, 14:42Latest update

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