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Twist of history: Will a party founded by a Bengali win West Bengal?

West Bengal Election Results: Early trends in West Bengal show the BJP surging ahead of the TMC, potentially marking a historic shift in a state long resistant to the party. This development carries an irony, as the BJP's ideological roots trace back to Bengali founder Shyama Prasad Mookherjee, raising the question of whether his legacy can finally secure the state for the party.

4 May 2026 12:49 pm