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Modi’s B.J.P. Wins West Bengal State Election for the First Time
BJP won West Bengal for the first time, with at least 124 seats and leading in 83 more as partial results were released, according to NPR, The New York Times, and Bloomberg. The New York Times notes opponents allege cheating, while Bloomberg emphasizes Modi’s strengthened national standing and expanded base; NPR highlights celebratory scenes and frames the outcome as strengthening Modi's position midway through his third term.
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Modi’s BJP Sees Milestone Win in State Election
Indian PM Narendra Modi’s party has secured its first-ever election victory in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. The victory bolsters Modi’s standing as the nation’s most popular leader and expands the BJP's support base across the country. (Source: Bloomberg)
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.
Modi's party takes control of India's West Bengal in key state election
Confetti is sprayed as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, waves to supporters upon his arrival at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate victory in the recently held state assembly elections in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 4, 2026. Manish Swarup/AP hide caption NEW DELHI — Indian Prime.