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Indian State Election Results Show BJP Gains, UDF Victory in Kerala

Recent Indian state assembly election results are detailed, showing the BJP's significant gains in states like West Bengal and Assam, while the United Democratic Front secured a sweeping victory in Kerala. The articles also cover specific candidate outcomes and market reactions to the poll results.

3 May, 10:05 — 4 May, 13:33
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APVery High3h 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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BBCHigh1h 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 Factual1h ago

‘Hegemonic power’: How Modi’s BJP won India’s Bengal for the first time

Walking the path of religious polarisation and leveraging underlying anti-incumbency, Modi's party sweeps key state.

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DWHigh8m 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 Factual6h ago

West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026: The colour changes, the argument remains

The BJP, which had won 77 seats and 38.15% vote share in 2021, is now showing a dramatic surge in counting trends. By noon, several live trackers had the BJP crossing or approaching the halfway mark, with leads in the 140–150 range and vote share estimates hovering around 46–48%, while the TMC trailed significantly behind.

By PRASAD SANYAL

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indian-expressMostly Factual38m ago

Behind BJP’s Assam hat-trick, ideology, incentives and hard strategy

By Akhil Ranjan Dutta

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

VD Satheesan secures another term in Paravur, wins against ET Taison in Kerala with a margin of over 20,000

V. D. Satheesan wins the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections from Paravur as a United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate.

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straits-timesMostly Factual1h 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

Sanjiv Goenka Hopes BJP Brings Back Industry Confidence In Bengal

Sanjiv Goenka stressed the need of getting good talent and investment to Kolkata and West Bengal.

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DawnMostly Factual7h 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-timesMixed4h 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 BDMixed2h ago

Indian state elections: BJP set for landslide victory in West Bengal - The Daily Star

Indian state elections: BJP set for landslide victory in West Bengal  The Daily Star

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual3h 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

Times of India4 May, 07:24

West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026: The colour changes, the argument remains

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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

Daily Star BD4 May, 11:00

Indian state elections: BJP set for landslide victory in West Bengal - The Daily Star

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

ndtv4 May, 12:11

Sanjiv Goenka Hopes BJP Brings Back Industry Confidence In Bengal

Al Jazeera4 May, 12:20

‘Hegemonic power’: How Modi’s BJP won India’s Bengal for the first time

hindustan-times4 May, 12:40

VD Satheesan secures another term in Paravur, wins against ET Taison in Kerala with a margin of over 20,000

indian-express4 May, 13:02

Behind BJP’s Assam hat-trick, ideology, incentives and hard strategy

DW4 May, 13:33Latest update

India news: Modi claims victory in West Bengal election