BJPs Victory Echoes Hindu Identity in Recent Elections
New Delhi, May 6: The BJP has secured a significant majority in West Bengal and Assam, while the DMK faced a crushing defeat in Tamil Nadu. Various issues and factors influenced the election campaign, but the controversial statements regarding Hindu, Hindutva, and Sanatan emerged as key elements. These remarks led to a perception that a ... Read more BJPs Victory Echoes Hindu Identity in Recent Elections
Congress Acknowledges Assams Election Results, Vows to Address Public Issues: Gaurav Gogoi
Guwahati, May 6: Gaurav Gogoi, the president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), stated on Tuesday that the party respects the public mandate from the recently concluded assembly elections. He emphasized that Congress will continue to work for the states development both inside and outside the assembly. During a press conference, Gogoi expressed gratitude ... Read more Congress Acknowledges Assams Election Results, Vows to Address Public Issues: Gaurav Gogoi
Special Prayers Held at Badrinath and Kedarnath Temples Following BJPs Historic Victory
Chamoli, May 6: In celebration of the Bharatiya Janata Partys historic win in the West Bengal and Assam assembly elections, special prayers were conducted at the sacred Badrinath and Kedarnath temples in Uttarakhand. Hemant Dwivedi, the president of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), announced that these religious rituals were held to honor the BJPs significant ... Read more Special Prayers Held at Badrinath and Kedarnath Temples Following BJPs Historic Victory
Social media popularity doesn't win polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated social media popularity does not guarantee election wins. He criticized Congress's campaign strategy and poor performance. Sarma also mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's potential attendance at the BJP's oath-taking ceremony. The dates for the ceremony will be decided based on his availability.
Union home minister Amit Shah to be BJP observer for West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party is forming governments in West Bengal and Assam following recent election wins. Central observers have been appointed to oversee the selection of new chief ministers in both states. While some leaders are frontrunners, the possibility of unexpected choices remains. The BJP is set to announce its new leadership soon.
Assam Congress to analyse poll defeat
State party president Gaurav Gogoi says Congress will learn important lessons from this defeat
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 reflect a changing political dynamic across India.
Telanngana BJP Chief Targets Congress Over Poll Results
Rao highlighted that in West Bengal, where Congress won two seats, both victors were Muslims, while in Assam 18 of the partys 19 winners were Muslims.
'Peda khilaunga': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma taunts Pawan Khera after Assam election victory
BJP Prepares for Cabinet Expansion in Bihar Amid Political Activity
Patna, May 5: Political activities in Bihar have intensified following the impressive electoral performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal and Assam. Preparations are underway for a significant cabinet expansion led by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, scheduled for May 7 at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. A crucial meeting was held ... Read more BJP Prepares for Cabinet Expansion in Bihar Amid Political Activity
President Trump congratulates PM Modi on his 'historic and decisive' election victory
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election win. A White House spokesman shared President Trump's admiration for Prime Minister Modi. The congratulations follow the recent election results. The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a significant majority in West Bengal. The party also retained power in Assam for a third term.
Assam elections 2026: Howhavesmaller allies fared?
The Oppositionsthree Gogoi formula to counter the BJP failed as bothCongress state chief Gaurav Gogoi and AJP chief Gogoi lost from their respective seats in Jorhat andKhowang.
2026 Assam Assembly elections at a glance
The BJP won 82 of 126 seats, asserting their dominance in the States political landscape. Altogether, the BJP-led NEDA has swept the elections by winning 102 seats and the Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha has secured 21 seats.
Himanta Biswa Sarma likely to resign after NDAs sweeping victory in Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to meet Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and submit his resignation after NDAs landslide win in the Assam Assembly Elections. The alliance secured 102 of 126 seats, paving the way for formation of a new government
Watch: I accept responsibility as captain: Gogoi on Assam Loss
BJP's Bengal Win Will Help Plug Vulnerabilities At Bangladesh Border: Himanta Sarma
Speaking to NDTV, the Assam chief minister said portions of the border remain unfenced.
There Was No Hate Speech In Assam: Himanta Sarma To NDTV After BJP Hat-Trick
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told NDTV his campaign was not at all divisive, but that many observers do not understand Assam's realities
Will play role of proactive opposition, raise people's issues: Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi
Assam Assembly may not have a Leader of Opposition
With 19 seats in the 126-member House, Congress fell short of the required threshold by two seats
Assam verdict jolts Gaurav Gogoi as BJP strengthens grip
Gaurav Gogoi faced a significant defeat in the Assam assembly elections. His national profile did not translate into local electoral success. The Congress party's performance also declined in the state. Voters prioritized local connections over political legacy. This outcome raises questions about organizational strength versus individual prominence for the Congress in Assam.
Gaurav Gogoi Accepts Moral Responsibility For Congress Rout In Assam
It is significant that Congress registered its worst-ever performance in this northeastern state as the partys strength was reduced to 19 in the 126-member House. The party had won 29 seats in 2021. Mr Gogoi himself lost from Jorhat to incumbent BJP MLA Hitendra Nath Goswami by over 23,000 votes
Assembly election results 2026: Assam, Bengal verdicts reshape minority political calculus
The recent electoral developments in Assam and West Bengal have sparked a vibrant dialogue about the significance of the Muslim electorate. As the spotlight falls on administrative reforms, including constituency mapping and enhancements to the electoral rolls, critics voice concerns that these actionsalong with dynamic campaign strategiescould have played a role in shaping the election's outcome.
Fragrance fades: Badruddin Ajmals AIUDF reduced to two seats in Assam wipeout
Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF has seen a dramatic decline in Assam. The party, once a major force for Muslim minorities, now holds only two Assembly seats. This electoral rout signifies a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Minority votes have largely moved to the Congress party.
Congress Accused of Demographic Manipulation for Muslim Votes: Sanjay Nirupam
Mumbai, May 5: Shiv Sena leader and spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam has reacted to the recent assembly election results, attributing the BJPs significant victory in Assam to illegal immigration. He leveled serious accusations against the Congress party, claiming it has been promoting Bangladeshi infiltrators for years. In an interview, Nirupam stated, The main issue in Assam ... Read more Congress Accused of Demographic Manipulation for Muslim Votes: Sanjay Nirupam
Assams Historic Mandate Signals a Developed, Secure, and Self-Reliant Nation: Sarbananda Sonowal
Guwahati, May 5: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed the impressive performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Assam Assembly elections. He described this mandate as a strong endorsement of development-oriented governance and people-centric leadership. The MP from Dibrugarh congratulated Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for the coalitions remarkable victory ... Read more Assams Historic Mandate Signals a Developed, Secure, and Self-Reliant Nation: Sarbananda Sonowal
PM Modi Likely to Attend Swearing-in Ceremony of New BJP-led Govt in Assam
Union minister J P Nadda appointed central observer for Assam
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has issued a cautionary message to party workers: the Trinamool Congresss defeat in West Bengal is not a reason to celebrate, but a cause for concern. Gandhi, who on Monday alleged that the BJP stole the elections in West Bengal and Assam, reiterated his claim, calling the poll results a major step forward in the saffron partys alleged mission to destroy Indian democracy. Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC's loss. They need to understand this clearly the theft of Assam and Bengal's mandate is a big step forward by the BJP in its mission to destroy Indian democracy, Gandhi said in a post on X. He urged party workers to put petty politics aside, stressing that the matter was not about one party or another, but about the future of India. The BJP pulled off a landslide victory in West Bengal, winning 202 seatsmore than a two-thirds majorityending the Trinamool Congresss 15-year rule and reshaping the states political landscape. Outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the BJPs win as immoral, alleging that the mandate in over 100 constituencies was looted. Echoing Banerjees concerns, Gandhi said, We agree with Mamata ji. More than 100 seats were stolen in Bengal. Other Opposition leaders, including senior Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, also raised questions over the West Bengal election results.
Assam polls: BJP's 4.6 percentage points rise in vote share results in gain of 22 seats
The BJP has made a remarkable leap in the Assam Assembly arena, experiencing a noteworthy 4.6 percentage point rise in vote share. This boost translated into an additional 22 seats, bringing the party's total to an all-time high of 82.
Assam BJP Accelerates Government Formation After Historic Victory
Guwahati, May 5: Following a resounding victory in the Assam Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expedited the process of forming the government. The party has appointed central observers and co-observers for the election of the leader of the legislative party. According to a press release from the BJP, the parliamentary board has ... Read more Assam BJP Accelerates Government Formation After Historic Victory
Most of winning Congress candidates in assembly polls Muslims
New Delhi:Most of the Congress candidates who won in the recent assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were Muslims, sources analysing the poll results said. As per the results, 18 out of 19 MLAs that Congress has won in Assam are Muslims. The Congress had fielded 20 Muslim candidates in Assam, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
126-member Assam Assembly to have 7 women MLAs; six of them from NDA
Only seven women candidates secured victory in the 126-member Assam Assembly, mirroring the 2021 results. The ruling NDA will have six women legislators, while the Congress has one. Despite women comprising nearly half the electorate, their representation in the assembly remains low.
Assams BJP Triumphs: A New Era of Development Under Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, May 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a remarkable victory in the Assam Assembly elections. The party secured 82 out of 126 seats, paving the way for another NDA government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attributed this success to the people of Assam and Prime Minister Narendra ... Read more Assams BJP Triumphs: A New Era of Development Under Himanta Biswa Sarma
Shah Named BJPs Central Observer For Election Of Legislative Party Leader In West Bengal
NEW DELHI, May 5: The BJP on Tuesday named Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the partys central observer for election of its legislative party leader in West Bengal. The party also appointed Union minister JP Nadda as its central observer for election of the legislative party leader in Assam. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was made co-observer for election of BJPs legislative party leader in Assam, according to a notification issued by the party. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan [] The post Shah Named BJPs Central Observer For Election Of Legislative Party Leader In West Bengal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Assam, Bengal, TN, Kerala: What the verdict reveals
The 2026 Assembly election results across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry reveal major shifts in Indias political landscape. While the BJP retained or expanded power in key states, several longstanding regional and incumbent forces were swept away, raising important questions about federal politics, opposition realignment and voter sentiment.
Congress sees high share of Muslim winners across states, poll data shows
Congress saw a significant number of Muslim candidates win in recent assembly elections across Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. In Assam, 18 out of 19 Congress MLAs are Muslim. Kerala's UDF alliance has 30 Muslim MLAs, with eight from Congress. West Bengal saw both Congress winners being Muslim. Tamil Nadu had one Muslim MLA win for Congress.
BJP Names Amit Shah, JP Nadda As Central Observers For Bengal, Assam
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was made co-observer for election of BJP's legislative party leader in Assam, according to a notification issued by the party.
After Historic Lok Sabha Win, Why Gaurav Gogoi Lost In Assam's Jorhat To BJP
A major concern among voters and even Congress party workers was Gogoi's perceived inaccessibility.
PM Modi Assures Strict Action Against Infiltrators In West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed jubilant BJP workers at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday evening, following the assembly election results that delivered a historic victory for the BJP in West Bengal and a third consecutive mandate (hat-trick) for the BJP-led NDA in Assam. Dressed in traditional Bengali attire, the Prime Minister described Continue reading PM Modi Assures Strict Action Against Infiltrators In West Bengal The post PM Modi Assures Strict Action Against Infiltrators In West Bengal appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Assembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapathy Vijay's TVK. Kerala's Left government was ousted, with Congress-led UDF emerging victorious. Key factors influencing these outcomes included anti-incumbency, consolidation of Hindu votes, and the 'Modi ki guarantee' narrative.
Increased Representation of Muslim Legislators in Congress from Assam to Kerala
New Delhi, May 5: Political discourse has intensified following recent election results. Some analyses suggest that the representation of Muslims in the Congress party has significantly increased, sparking a political debate. In Assam, Congress won a total of 19 seats, with 18 legislators coming from the Muslim community. The party fielded 20 Muslim candidates, of ... Read more Increased Representation of Muslim Legislators in Congress from Assam to Kerala
Himanta Biswa Sarma Predicted Victory in Assam Elections, Shares Diary Entry
Guwahati, May 5: In the recent assembly elections in Assam, the BJP and NDA coalition made a remarkable comeback to power. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that he had anticipated this victory a month prior to the elections. Sarma shared a photo of a diary page on the social media platform X, which included ... Read more Himanta Biswa Sarma Predicted Victory in Assam Elections, Shares Diary Entry
Assam poll verdict rejection of blue blood politics: Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Chief Minister says that the sons of the States three former Chief Ministers are yet to create an identity independent of their fathers
Big Win For BJP! CM Himanta Biswa Hits Century, BJP Scripts History By Winning 102/126
Guwahati, May 4, 2026: BJP created history in Assam politics as NDA won 102 out of 126 seats in the state. And for the Bharatiya Janata Party, it does not get much better than this. CM Himanta Biswa Said, PM Modi jis passion for the development of Assam and BJPs relentless effort to serve the Continue reading Big Win For BJP! CM Himanta Biswa Hits Century, BJP Scripts History By Winning 102/126 The post Big Win For BJP! CM Himanta Biswa Hits Century, BJP Scripts History By Winning 102/126 appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Congress MLAs are calling me, Assam CM Himanta claims after big win
Congress must introspect, says Shashi Tharoor; praises BJPs good job in Bengal, Assam elections
Delimitation key factor for NDAs landslide win in Assam
Guwahati: The delimitation of constituencies to reduce the impact of minority candidates in their earlier strongholds is one among the many factors that led to the National Democratic Alliances (NDA) stupendous performance in the Assam polls, securing a record win of 102 seats in the 126-member assembly. The 2023 delimitation exercise, which redrew and realigned Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Put petty politics aside; its not about one party, but India: Rahul on TMCs loss in polls
NEW DELHI, May 2: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the BJPs victory in Bengal and Assam assembly polls a theft of the mandate, and a big step forward in the saffron partys mission to destroy Indian democracy. Gandhi also came out in support of the TMC, which has been trounced by the BJP in the polls, and urged those gloating over the loss of Mamata Banerjees party to put petty politics aside. Some in the Congress, and others, [] The post Put petty politics aside; its not about one party, but India: Rahul on TMCs loss in polls appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP State chief P.V.N. Madhav asks party cadre to stay among public, work for welfare
State BJP president addresses victory celebrations at Srikalahasti over partys performance in West Bengal and Assam; says party will not tolerate sacrilege in temples, refers to Tirumala ghee adulteration issue
In Assam, BJP wave topples sons of three former CMs
This election not only solidified the BJPs dominance but also saw the defeat of the sons of three former Chief MinistersGaurav Gogoi, Debabrata Saikia, and Diganta Barman
3 states, 3 patterns: How Muslim voters flipped across West Bengal, Assam and Kerala
Muslim voting patterns diverged significantly across states this election. In West Bengal, a fragmented minority vote impacted Trinamool's prospects, aiding the BJP's surge. Conversely, Kerala saw strong Muslim consolidation behind the Congress-led UDF, powering its landslide victory. Assam witnessed a tactical shift towards Congress within a reduced electoral space.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauded the BJP's strong performance in West Bengal and Assam, attributing their success to effective election campaigns led by Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah. Tharoor highlighted the BJP's professional approach, robust organisational network, and extensive deployment of resources as key factors, suggesting rival parties could learn from their strategies.
Delimitation key factor for NDA's landslide win in Assam
Assam's recent assembly polls saw a record win for the NDA. This success is linked to a delimitation exercise that reshaped constituencies. The redrawing of boundaries reduced the influence of minority vote banks in certain areas. This led to a significant increase in seats for the BJP and its allies.
Big win empowers BJP to recast Assam politics, delivering welfare pledges key to retaining power
The BJPs sweeping Assam victory is being seen as both a consolidation of Hindutva politics and a weakening of traditional Assamese regionalist forces. Analysts say the party has successfully positioned itself as the protector of Assamese identity while also deepening Hindu consolidation, particularly after the 2023 delimitation exercise. The result sidelines regional outfits such as the AGP, Raijor Dal and Assam Jatiya Parishad, while further marginalising Bengali-speaking Muslims and weakening the AIUDFs hold over them.
Bigger Victory Margins, Gains in New Seats: Did Delimitation Help NDA Win Assam?
BJP has fared well in most of the ST reserved and the new seats created after the 2023 delimitation in the state.
Assam Made Pawan Khera Eat Pera: Himanta Sarma On BJP's Election Win
Himanta Sarma calls BJP's Assam election victory a historic moment and credits PM Modi and Amit Shah.
Beyond the hat-trick: BJPs Assam win marks a shift to solo majority power
The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a decisive victory in Assam, forming the government for a third consecutive term. The party achieved a majority on its own for the first time. The National Democratic Alliance, including partners Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People's Front, secured a significant number of seats. The Congress party saw a reduction in its tally.
The Bharatiya Janata Partys victory in West Bengal marks a turning point in Indian politics. The saffron party has won the state, Indias fourth most populous, for the first time, defeating the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which was in power for fifteen years. For decades, Bengal was under the Left, and then under Mamata Banerjees TMC. Now the BJP has breached the barrier, and it has happened not overnight, but through years of patient groundwork. This victory is thus less a surprise than the culmination of that effort. The prime minister Narendra Modi has once again proved that there is no other leader who can even come close to his political charisma and pan-India appeal that cuts across all social and political divides. As the BJPs performance in the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu has revealed, its victory in these states may no longer be farther into the future. In Kerala, it continues to grow, even if power remains distant. In Tamil Nadu, where politics has long revolved. In Assam, it has won a third consecutive term. It is a no-brainer that the party owes its successive political triumphs to years of groundwork and to the sterling performance once in power. The party has invested heavily in cadre-building, often in difficult terrain, and has shown a willingness to play the long game. At the same time, it has crafted a narrative that speaks to aspiration, development, welfare delivery, and a strong national identity. Overall, the Bengal victory is emblematic of a larger drift in Indian politics, ongoing since 2014, when PM Modi first took power at the centre. in that sense, it is not an isolated story, but a part of a broader shift in which the BJP has moved from being one among many players to the central pole of Indian politics. And as things stand, the party is set to stay in that pole position in the foreseeable future, a feat that PM Modi has made possible by sheer dint of his political acumen and vision.
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BJPs big bang: Bengal breached, Assam secured; Vijay, Congress flip the south
India has a brand new political map. A massive topple in Bengal, a twist in the Tamil Nadu potboiler, power grip in Assam and Puducherry, and anti-incumbency in Kerala this crucial round of Assembly elections sees BJP tighten dominance across the country, with a very special appearance by Vijays TVK.
Assam Chief Minister Claims Comments by Congress Leader Boosted BJPs Election Victory
Guwahati, May 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Monday that comments made by Congress leader Pawan Khera about his family have stirred public sentiment. This backlash was evident in the Indian National Congresss defeat during the recent assembly elections, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a remarkable victory. Speaking to reporters ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Claims Comments by Congress Leader Boosted BJPs Election Victory
Assam election results: Masterful mama delivers magic majority
DK Shivakumar Accuses BJP of Systematic Abuse of Power in Recent Elections
Bengaluru, May 5: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar has accused the BJP of systematically abusing power during the recent elections in several northern states. Speaking to the media at the KPCC office and in Kanakapura, Shivakumar claimed that the BJP engaged in widespread misuse of authority, particularly in West Bengal, Assam, ... Read more DK Shivakumar Accuses BJP of Systematic Abuse of Power in Recent Elections
BJP celebrates party victory in Bengal, Assam, Puducherry
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Jammu & Kashmir BJP celebrated the partys massive gains and victories in the Assembly elections held across West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. BJP leaders and activists danced, distributed sweets, and congratulated one another over what they termed as a historic endorsement of Prime Minister, Narendra Modis visionary leadership and the BJPs people-centric governance model. The celebrations were led by J&K BJP president [] The post BJP celebrates party victory in Bengal, Assam, Puducherry appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP stole Bengal, Assam polls with EC's help, claims Rahul Gandhi
BJPs West Bengal win will strengthen anti-infiltration drive: Assam CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma says the Trinamool Congress had been a barrier in checking infiltration along the India-Bangladesh border
BJPs Rupali Langthasa Triumphs in Haflong Assembly Election
Guwahati, May 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in the Haflong Assembly constituency of Assam. The party fielded Rupali Langthasa, who faced off against Daniel Langthasa from the National Peoples Party. In a closely contested election, the people of Haflong chose to represent the BJP candidate. Rupali secured 78,674 votes, defeating Daniel ... Read more BJPs Rupali Langthasa Triumphs in Haflong Assembly Election
Vasundhara Raje Calls BJP Victory a Mandate for Developed India
Jaipur, May 5: Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje hailed the BJPs recent victories in three state assemblies as a historic mandate. She described it as a clear expression of the publics commitment to building a developed India. Raje emphasized that the mandate received is decisive and unambiguous. The BJPs wins in West Bengal, Assam, and ... Read more Vasundhara Raje Calls BJP Victory a Mandate for Developed India
BJP conquers Bengal, TVK wins the day in TN
Saffron party bags Assam; Left loses last bastion as Congress-led UDF emerges victorious in Kerala; NDA retains Puducherry New Delhi/Kolkata/Chennai: The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory in the state polls as the Election Commissions (EC) trends on Monday showed that the party has gone past []
Dynastic Sunset in Assam: Sons of Three Former Chief Ministers Toppled in BJP Landslide
Diganta Barman was also defeated at Barkhetri; his father, the late Bhumidhar Barman had acted as chief minister when Hiteswar Saikia had died while in office.
Goa BJP hails historic wins in three states, project strong showing in 27
Margao/Vasco/Ponda: BJP leaders and workers across Goa celebrated the partys victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry on Monday, expressing confidence that the momentum will carry into the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. In Margao, PWD Minister Digambar Kamat, along with Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuenkar and BJP workers, celebrated the victories by bursting firecrackers and raising []
Congress Leader Jitendra Singh Alwar Resigns After Assam Election Results
Guwahati, May 5: Senior Congress leader Jitendra Singh Alwar has resigned from his position as the partys in-charge general secretary for Assam. This decision comes in the wake of the partys disappointing performance in the recent assembly elections, where the BJP secured a significant victory. In a letter addressed to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Singh ... Read more Congress Leader Jitendra Singh Alwar Resigns After Assam Election Results
Assams mandate of assertion and polarisation
The BJPs strategy of conflating Hindu and Assamese identities, along with promoting welfare and development schemes, has led to its decisive victory in the State
Election 2026: BJP sweeps West Bengal, retains Assam
TVKs stunning debut reshapes Tamil Nadu politics; Congress-led UDF wins Kerala Kolkata/Chennai The BJP on Monday achieved a historic breakthrough in West Bengal, crossing the majority mark and pushing the ruling Trinamool Congress to a distant second, while also retaining Assam for another term. In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijays TVK made a stunning debut, emerging []
BJP Secures Major Victory in Assam Elections, Major Upset for Congress Leaders
Guwahati, May 5: In the Assam Assembly elections, several prominent figures emerged as major winners and losers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and several BJP leaders achieved remarkable victories, while senior Congress leaders and opposition candidates faced significant defeats in a largely one-sided contest. Among the biggest winners, CM Sarma retained his Jalukbari seat with ... Read more BJP Secures Major Victory in Assam Elections, Major Upset for Congress Leaders
BJP gains in Bengal may accelerate reforms push amid economic headwinds
The dominant National Democratic Alliance constituent at the Centre has registered its maiden victory in West Bengal, retained Assam and Puducherry (with alliance partners) and won a record three seats in Kerala. It won only one seat in Tamil Nadu, against four in 2021.
Kolkata, May 4:In a mandate as sweeping as it is symbolic, the BJP on Monday scripted history by winning 202 seats to secure more than a two-thirds majority in the West Bengal assembly polls, ending the TMCs 15-year rule, and decisively shifting the states ideological and political centre of gravity. The verdict acquired added political drama and symbolic heft as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was defeated in the prestigious Bhabanipur seat by BJPs Suvendu Adhikari, capping a stunning turnaround after initial trends appeared to favour the TMC supremo. What began as tentative early leads soon hardened into a decisive wave, with the BJP winning 202 seats and leading in five, while the TMC trailed far behind, managing to win 73 and leading in eight seats, according to Election Commission data at 11.10pm. The scale, spread and speed of the BJP surge -breaching the halfway mark of 148 in the 294-member House well before counting reached its midpoint- pointed not merely to a change of guard but to a structural realignment in Bengal politics. For the first time since 1972, West Bengal appears set to be governed by a party that is also in power at the Centre -a shift with deep administrative and political implications. The result also marked the BJPs decisive breach of its last major eastern bastion, completing its saffron arc across 'Anga, Banga and Kalinga' (Bihar, Bengal and Odisha) and significantly altering the national political balance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the mandate, saying the Lotus blooms in West Bengal and that the party would work to fulfil the aspirations of the people. At the heart of the BJPs campaign was Modi himself, whose high-voltage rallies and direct voter connect made him the central face of the partys push in Bengal, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah functioned as the chief strategist -stitching together booth-level networks, candidate selection and social coalitions. The partys rise in Bengal has been neither sudden nor accidental. Since its 2019 Lok Sabha breakthrough, the BJP has treated the state not merely as another electoral target but as a political and ideological challenge. From a marginal vote share of around four per cent in 2011, the BJP surged to nearly 40 per cent in 2019 and then secured 77 seats in the 2021 Assembly elections, displacing the Left and Congress as the principal challenger to the TMC. Yet, converting that expansion into power had remained elusive until now. As counting progressed through the day, early leads consolidated into a near sweep. The BJPs advance cut across geographies -from north Bengal to Junglemahal to south Bengal, from border districts to industrial belt- indicating a statewide wave rather than region-specific gains. Seats such as Dinhata, Gosaba, Baghmundi, Bankura, Binpur and Nayagram pointed to deep inroads in tribal and rural belts, while gains in Asansol Dakshin, Durgapur Purba and other urban pockets reflected consolidation in industrial and semi-urban regions. Early wins in Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Monteswar, Bhatar, Medinipur and Asansol Dakshin reinforced the breadth of the surge. In contrast, the TMCs resistance appeared fragmented. District-level patterns pointed to a sharp erosion, with the TMC struggling to hold ground in several regions of north Bengal and Junglemahal. The vote share data underscored the depth of the shift. The BJPs vote share climbed to around 45 per cent from 38 per cent in 2021, while the TMCs dropped to nearly 40.94 per cent from 48 percent. A key point lay in the 177 constituencies where voter deletions had exceeded past victory margins -a latent factor that appears to have translated into a decisive political shift. In these seats, the BJP not only retained its earlier gains but also made significant inroads into TMC-held territories, suggesting a deeper realignment rather than a mere swing. The scale of the setback was also reflected in the fortunes of senior TMC leaders. At least 20 ministers were defeated, including Bratya Basu, Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Shashi Panja and Chandrima Bhattacharya. In Sabang, Bhunia, a multi-term winner, lost, while in Dinhata, Udayan Guha was defeated. In Kolkata, BJPs Purnima Chakraborty defeated state industry minister Shashi Panja, pointing to cracks even in urban bastions. For a party that had built its dominance on welfare delivery, centralised authority and booth-level control, the erosion appeared simultaneous across organisational layers. In a dramatic, high-stakes contest that mirrored the political theatre of Nandigram five years ago, Adhikari defeated Banerjee in Bhabanipur by 15,105 votes after all 20 rounds of counting, according to Election Commission data. I thank the people of Bhabanipur for voting for me and ensuring a margin of over 15,000 votes, Adhikari said after securing victory and collecting his winning certificate. The outcome was a replay of the 2021 Nandigram election, where Adhikari had unseated Banerjee in a fiercely fought battle that reshaped Bengals political narrative. Adhikari, once a close aide of Banerjee and a key architect of the TMCs rise in districts like East Midnapore, now emerges as a frontrunner in discussions over the chief ministerial face of the BJP government. Other names, including state president Samik Bhattacharya, Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and Swapan Dasgupta, are also doing the rounds. The verdict represents a watershed moment for the BJP. From a marginal presence in Bengal in the late 1990s -aided initially by its alliance with the TMC -the party has now completed a steady climb to power and dismantled the very party that once facilitated its entry in the state, three decades ago. Politically, the Monday poll verdict reinforced the BJPs ability to dislodge entrenched regional forces. However, the mandate also brings challenges governing a politically polarised state, managing local leadership equations, and delivering on promises related to development, law and order and administrative reform. For the TMC, the verdict signals a structural rupture. After 15 years in power, the party faces the difficult transition from a dominant ruling force to an opposition formation, with anti-incumbency, corruption allegations, governance fatigue and organisational centralisation converging into a decisive setback. West Bengal, long defined by extended phases of single-party dominance, now appears to be entering a more competitive, bipolar political phase. For the BJP, Bengal is no longer a frontier; it is a governance test. For the TMC, the battle shifts from retaining power to reclaiming relevance. And for Bengal, the moment marks not just a change in government, but a reordering of its political landscape. NDA set to form Govt in Assam for 3rd straight term The ruling NDA is set to form the government in Assam for the third consecutive term after securing a two-thirds majority, with a record high of 102 seats in the 126-member assembly, while the Congress-led Opposition delivered its worst performance in recent times on Monday. The BJP, which contested 90 seats, won 82, while its allies -- the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), which contested 11 seats, and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which fought in 26 seats -- bagged 10 constituencies each. The saffron party secured a majority on its own for the first time in the state. It had won 60 seats in the previous two polls in 2021 and 2016. In the Opposition camp, the Congress, which contested 99 seats, won 19 constituencies, while the Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF and Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal secured two seats each, and the Trinamool Congress bagged one constituency. Raijor Dal, an opposition alliance partner, had contested 13 seats, while the other parties in the camp -- Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), CPI(M) and APHLC -- drew a blank. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma won the Jalukbari constituency for the sixth consecutive term, defeating Congress candidate Bidisha Neog by 89,434 votes. In a major blow to the Congress, its state president Gaurav Gogoi lost in Jorhat to veteran politician and sitting BJP MLA Hitendranath Goswami by 23,181 votes. Among the prominent BJP winners are ministers Ajanta Neog (Golaghat), Ranoj Pegu (Dhemaji), Pijush Hazarika (Jagiroad), Ashok Singhal (Dhekiajuli), Kaushik Rai (Lakhipur), Prashanta Phukan (Dibrugarh), Krishnendu Paul (Patharkandi) and Bimal Borah (Tingkhong). Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary won from Tamulpur constituency by defeating former BTC chief Pramod Boro of the UPPL. Sitting BJP MLAs Mrinal Saikia (Khumtai), Bhuban Pegu (Jonai), Rama Kanta Dewri (Morigaon), Rupak Sarmah (Nagaon-Batadraba), Paramanda Rajbongshi (Sipajhar), Utpal Borah (Gohpur), Biswajit Phukan (Sarupathar), Binod Hazarika (Chabua-Lahowal), Taranga Gogoi (Naharkatia), Bhaskar Sharma (Margherita), Rupjyoti Kurmi (Mariani) and Bhuban Gam (Majuli) also emerged victorious. AGP ministers Atul Bora and Keshav Mahanta retained their Bokakhat and Kaliabor constituencies, respectively, while first-timer Tapan Das won the Dimoria seat. Among the BPF candidates, cabinet minister Charan Boro retained his Mazbat constituency while the others who won are Maneswar Brahma (Baksa), Paniram Brahma (Sidli-Chirang), Thaneswar Basumatary (Manas), Rihon Daimary (Udalguri) and BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary's wife Sewli Mohilary from Kokrajhar. Prominent Congress candidates who won the polls are sitting MLAs Wajed Ali Choudhury (Birsing Jarua), Jakir Hussain Sikdar (Pakabetbari), Rekibuddin Ahmed (Chamaria) and Nurul Huda (Rupahihat). Other winners from the party include Aminul Haque Laskar (Sonai), Joy Prakash Das (Nowboicha), Tanzil Hussain (Samaguri), Asif Mohammad Nazar (Laharighat) and Aftabuddin Mollah (Jaleswar). AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal won from Binnakandi and his party member Mazibur Rahman from Dalgaon. Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi retained the Sibsagar seat, while another party member Mehboob Muktar won the Dhing seat and Trinamool Congress' Sherman Ali Ahmed won from Mandia. Among the prominent candidates who lost the polls are Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing assembly, Debabrata Saikia, Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Saikia, and former Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Ripun Bora. Among the 59 women who contested the polls, only six could manage to win, with four from the BJP, and one each from its allies AGP and BPF, while only one won from Congress. Polling in all 126 assembly constituencies in the state was held in a single phase on April 9 with 722 candidates in fray. UDF sweeps to power in Kerela Lotus blooms in 3 seats Kerala on Monday witnessed a sharp political reset as the state electors voted out the last Left government in the country, bringing back the Congress to the ruling saddle after a gap of 10 years, while the BJP broke through a long-standing electoral drought by winning three seats. The Congress-led UDF swept aside a decade of Left rule under Pinarayi Vijayan with a decisive Assembly victory, with the national party adding the third southern state to be ruled by it, in its kitty. The party is in power in Karnataka and Telangana. While Congress' vote share stood at 28.79 per cent, that of CPI (M) was 21.77 per cent. Congress ally IUML had a voteshare of 11.01 per cent. Apart from strong anti-incumbency against the government, the results of the April 9 polls also indicated a consolidation of support across sections of society in favour of the United Democratic Front, which had been in opposition to the Left dispensation for the past decade. The UDF won 102 seats, while the CPI(M)-headed LDF netted 35 seats, according to Election Commission data on counting of votes for 140 constituencies. The outcome also marked the absence of the Left from governance in any Indian state for the first time in five decades. The ire against the government was so strong that 13 ministers in the cabinet suffered defeat in the political tsunami unleashed by the UDF. Not only the Congress, but its key allies, including the IUML, the Kerala Congress also secured massive victory in the polls, which saw the complete erasure of the LDF in some key districts. At the same time, the LDF partners, including the CPI(M), lost many seats, while a key partner, Kerala Congress (M), was reduced to zero in a humiliating outcome in the polls. Top contenders for the Chief Minister's post, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, won their seats with comfortable margins, setting the stage for the next step in discussions on the post. Of the 21 cabinet members, only Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, P A Mohamed Riyas, K Rajan, G R Anil, K N Balagopal, P Prasad, and Saji Cherian emerged victorious. The ministers who lost the election included Veena George, M B Rajesh, O R Kelu, R Bindhu, J Chinchurani, P Rajeev, K B Ganesh Kumar, V N Vasavan, V Sivankutty, V Abdurahiman, Kadannappally Ramachandran A K Saseendran and Roshy Augustine. LDF convenor T P Ramakrishnan also lost his sitting seat of Perambra in Kozhikode district. The BJP's bid to make strong inroads in Kerala dominated by UDF and LDF got a slight push with the party winning three seats-- Nemom and Kazhakoottam in Thiruvananthapuram district and Chathannoor in Kollam. BJP candidate from Chathannoor, B B Gopakumar, won by 4,398 votes. In Nemom, party state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar triumphed with a margin of over 3,000 votes, while former Union Minister V Muraleedharan won Kazhakoottam with a narrow margin. Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra thanked the people of the state for their overwhelming support and vowed to work diligently towards building a better future for them. In a post on X, Vadra said, To all my brothers and sisters in Keralam, thank you for your faith and for your overwhelming support. The trust you have placed in us will be the UDF's guiding force as we work hard towards building a better future for each one of you. I sincerely hope that our gratitude to you will be evident each day of the next five years as we strive to fulfil our commitments to you with honesty and humility, she added. Reacting to the outcome, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal said the UDF's sweeping victory was a clear verdict against the arrogance, corruption, and nepotism of the CPI(M)-led government headed by CM Vijayan. Addressing a press conference, Venugopal said the outcome reflected public anger against what he termed 10 years of misrule by the Left government. He claimed that Vijayan's victory in his home constituency, Dharmadam, was only technical, alleging that the CM trailed the UDF candidate in the initial rounds of counting and failed to secure a majority in his own village. He just escaped. He suffered a setback even in his home turf. He was the only person who did not realise the people's mood in this election, Venugopal claimed. In a major political upset for the CPI(M), leaders who had revolted against the party just ahead of the polls and joined the UDF camp, including veteran leader G Sudhakaran, P V Kunhikrishnan and T K Govindan, breached the Left strongholds of Ambalappuzha, Payyannur and Taliparamba seats. CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan said the LDF would examine the reasons behind its defeat and take corrective measures. Speaking to reporters, Govindan said every aspect that led to the defeat would be analysed. He thanked LDF workers and the people who voted for the front. The LDF will evaluate and study the defeat, after which required corrections will be made. We expect the support of the people for it, he said. On defeats in traditional party strongholds, Govindan said the LDF had suffered a major setback across Kerala. We will carry out effective organisational work to correct the issues that led to the defeat, he said. BJP leader Chandrasekhar told reporters that as contended by him from the beginning his was an anti-CPI(M) election as the people were fed up with their corruption and alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala. Chandrasekhar said that right from the start of the election campaign, both the Congress and CPI(M) said that BJP will not get even one seat. He also said that he knew right from the beginning that the CPI(M) will not win this time, no matter what it does. Meanwhile, the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly will have 11 women MLAs, one less than in the previous House. The outgoing Assembly had 12 women legislators, a majority of them from the CPI(M). Vijay's TVK emerges giant slayer in Tamil Nadu Actor-politician Vijay's TVK on Monday created a record of sorts in the electoral history of Tamil Nadu and emerged as the single largest party by delivering a shock defeat to incumbent DMK and its president, Chief Minister MK Stalin in his Kolathur constituency, while the AIADMK was pushed to a distant third spot. This was the first time since 1967, when the first non-Congress government (DMK) came to power in the state, that a party other than the two Dravidian heavyweights emerged victorious in the hustings. Vijay and TVK have many firsts to their credit and the the party founder will be the first person from a minority religion -Christianity- to helm the state. While Vijay won from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, his party has netted 89 seats and was leading in 18 more and is on course to become the single largest party in the 234-member House. Elections were held on April 23 and the counting of votes done on Monday. Perhaps the biggest shock was CM Stalin being defeated by a margin of 8,795 votes in his Kolathur constituency by little known V S Babu, who was formerly with the DMK and an ex-MLA. More than 10 ministers including Geetha Jeevan and Ma Subramanian were defeated. Stalin had last tasted defeat in 1991. Even Deputy CM Udhayanidhi's prospects appeared dim for a while as he trailed behind the TVK nominee in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. Eventually, he won. As soon as it became clear that TVK was inching towards an unprecedented, huge win in its debut polls, party workers and supporters gathered in front of party office at Panaiyur here and burst firecrackers and distributed sweets. Also, Vijay's victory and often-repeated assurance of share in power to like-minded parties is expected to open a new chapter in the history of the state and TVK supporters expect the Congress (5), IUML (2), Left parties (4), VCK (2) and PMK (5) as well to offer support and have a share in power. Together such parties have won or leading in a total of 18 seats. TVK needs 118 seats to form government. This will the first time in Tamil Nadu that a party will assume power a little over two years after its founding. TVK has clocked nearly 35 per cent (34.92) vote share in its debut polls. The TVK was launched in February 2024. While the DMK has won 48 seats and is leading in 12 constituencies (24.20 per cent voteshare), AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami won by a record margin of 98,110 votes in his home segment of Edapadi in Salem district. The AIADMK has won 41 seats and is leading in six segments (21.25 per cent voteshare). While the party's seniors, including C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani won hands down, many others, such as former minister P Thangamani, suffered shock defeats. Interestingly, the TVK made heavy inroads in the AIADMK's bastion, western Tamil Nadu that includes Coimbatore, even as DMK emerged victorious in some seats. DMK President and outgoing Chief Minister Stalin took the defeat in his stride and said that his party bowed and accepted the people's verdict. He said he was truthful to all sections of people and had acted as per his conscience and also worked beyond his capacity for people's welfare. He asserted that his party, which worked well as the ruling party would from now on work well as the main opposition party. Stalin said in his public life, he had seen lot of victories and defeats as well and DMK's political journey will continue without any slackness. He said ideology is important rather than victories and defeats alone. AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami said that he accepts the people's verdict in the elections. In a statement here, he said, I express my gratitude to all the people, who rose up and performed their democratic duty in the assembly elections. Stating that the people were judges here, he said, Therefore, I wholeheartedly accept the decision given by the people. He said, We will soon recover from this setback. Meanwhile, scores of tinsel town names, including 'superstar' Rajinikanth greeted Vijay on his poll show. National award winner Dhanush, musician Anirudh Ravichander and many others extended their greetings. Interestingly, among the TVK winners was actor-director Srinath, who defeated state minister P Geetha Jeevan in Thoothukudi. NDA retains Puducherry Riding a pro-incumbency wave, the AINRC-led NDA emerged victorious in the April 9 Puducherry Assembly elections, all set to form the government for a successive term. AINRC leader and Chief Minister N Rangasamy won from both the seats that he contested--Thattanchavady and Mangalam, even as the party won a total of 11 seats and was leading in one, according to latest Election Commission figures. Elections to 30 seats were held on April 9. The territorial assembly also has three nominated members to the House. NDA constituent BJP won from four seats while other coalition members--AIADMK and LJK, won from one seat each. Winners from BJP included party senior and incumbent minister A Namassivayam. The NDA's victory came on a day when actor Vijay-led TVK won in neighbouring Tamil Nadu and also emerged victorious from two seats in the UT. Puducherry, a tiny UT located about 160 km from Chennai, borders Tamil Nadu districts Cuddalore and Villupuram on either sides. Opposition DMK won five seats and Congress one. While the CM trounced Neyam Makkal Kazhagam rival E Vinayagam by 4441 votes in Thattanchavady, his pocket borough seat, Rangasamy emerged victorious in Managalam too, defeating DMK's SS Rangan by 7050 votes. This is not the first time that Rangasamy has sought to contest from two seats. He contested in Yanam and Thattanchavady in the 2021 Assembly polls. He however was trounced in Yanam and was successful in Thattanchavady. He may have to now vacate one of the seats. Key losers include former CM Ve Vaithilingam at the hands of Rangasamy. Time for change, not revenge: PM Modi As the BJP swept the assembly elections in West Bengal for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the state has been finally freed from fear and that it was a time for change, not revenge, as he appealed to all parties to shun the culture of political violence and focus on the future of the state. Addressing the jubilant party workers at the BJP headquarters after the win in assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, PM Modi said the Congress, TMC, and others had been punished severely for opposing the recent women's reservation bill. He said that the Samajwadi Party would also face the wrath of women very soon, in an apparent reference to the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. In his nearly 50-minute speech, the PM said the elections in West Bengal had been special this year, as earlier they were marred by violence, fear, and the death of innocent people. But this time the news was different as peaceful voting took place in West Bengal and for the first time, no one lost their life during voting, he said. As Bengal enters a new phase of change, I also want to make an earnest appeal to every political party in Bengal. Over the past decades in Bengal, countless lives have been ruined due to political violence. I firmly believe that this election culture of Bengal must change from today onwards. Today, when the BJP has won, the talk should not be of revenge, but of change; not of fear, but of the future, he said and urged the parties to end the vicious circle of violence. PM Modi said it was a special day in many ways as it heralds a bright future for the country. It is a day of trust in the great democracy of India, trust in the politics of performance, trust in the resolve of stability, trust in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat. I bow before the people of West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Keralam, he said at the victory celebration event where BJP President Nitin Nabin, Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, among others, were present. PM Modi said on November 14 last year, when the Bihar election results came in, he told the BJP workers from this very spot that the Ganga flows onward from Bihar all the way to Ganga Sagar (in West Bengal). And today, with victory in West Bengal, from Gangotri (Uttarakhand) to Ganga Sagar (West Bengal), it is nothing but the lotus in full bloom. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal today, in these states surrounding Mother Ganga, there are BJP-NDA governments, he said. The PM said winning and losing are a natural part of democracy and politics, but the people of the five states have shown the world why the country is the mother of democracy. He said women's participation in this election had been exceptionally high and this was emerging as the brightest picture of Indian democracy. Women power is now rapidly progressing towards building a developed India. However, a few days ago, the Congress and its allies blocked this momentum of women's power. These anti-women parties prevented the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam from being passed in Parliament. That is why I said a few days ago that parties opposing the women's reservation bill will have to face the wrath of women. Today, sisters and daughters have punished the Congress, TMC, and DMK, PM Modi said. He said the Congress had certainly benefited from the 10 years of misrule by the Left in Kerala, but expressed confidence that the mothers and sisters of Kerala will also definitely teach the Congress a lesson in the next elections. The Samajwadi Party, which has blocked women's reservation in Parliament, will also have to face the opposition of the women of Uttar Pradesh. No matter what the anti-women Samajwadi Party does, it will never be able to wash away its sins, the PM said. Referring to Assam, he said that along with the river Ganga, the Brahmaputra has also showered immense blessings upon the BJP, and the blessings of Maa Kamakhya have been with the party. The people of Assam have trusted the BJP-NDA for the third consecutive time, he said. PM Modi said that in 2021, the NDA put forward the vision of BEST Puducherry. The people of Puducherry trusted in the vision and blessed the alliance. I want to assure the youth and fishermen of Puducherry that we will keep working for your bright future. The prosperity of Puducherry is our resolve, he said. The PM said the BJP-NDA governments are in power in more than 20 states of the country. Our mantra is 'citizen is god'. We are dedicated to serving the people; therefore, the people are placing more and more trust in the BJP. The people are clearly seeing that where there is BJP, there is good governance. Where there is BJP, there is development, he said. PM Modi said that with the BJP's victory in West Bengal, the soul of Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee must be at peace now. I respectfully bow to the people of Bengal, the people of Assam, the people of Puducherry, and the people of Tamil Nadu and Kerala today; I salute them all. Today, I also heartily congratulate the countless workers of the BJP. Every small and big worker of the BJP has once again performed a miracle, has made the lotus bloom. You have created a new history, he said. After his speech, the PM held a meeting at the BJP headquarters with Nabin, Shah, Singh and former party chief J P Nadda. Result aftershocks to be felt all the way up to 2029: CM Omar Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday, while describing the stunning assembly election results in the West Bengal and the Tamil Nadu as political earthquakes, cautioned that their (results') aftershocks would be felt far and wide for a long time, probably all the way up to 2029. CM Omar shared this measured reaction on his personal X handle - where earlier in his instant first reaction, presumably also to the early trends vis--vis assembly election results, he actually created a flutter with his two-word tweet. Bloody hell!! was his ambiguous (the very first) tweet, which he posted with emoticons sharing an expression of disbelief on X handle at 11:01 am on Monday, May 4, 2026. Though the Chief Minister left ample scope for its (tweets) interpretations yet it was read directly in relation to the assembly election result trends by millions of his followers. By evening, CM Omars enigmatic two-word post had already garnered 1.8 million views and 23,200 plus likes. However, later, he posted a guarded post wherein he, probably hinting towards current cacophony that has crept in news bulletins, talked about his imagery of sane and sensible interpretation of the trends and results identifying them with those presented by ace veteran broadcaster Prannoy Roy. In the same post, he mentioned the after-effects of the political-earthquake that shook West Bengal and Tamil Nadu and their lingering impact to be experienced for a long time. Elections in India have always meant @PrannoyRoy7749 for sane, sensible interpretation of the trends & results and thats why today the screens in my office have been tuned to @DeKoderAI to watch the unfolding political earthquake in West Bengal & Tamil Nadu. The aftershocks of these results will be felt far & wide for a long time, probably all the way up to 2029, CM Omar posted. This post too had garnered 380,000 views 4900 plus likes by evening. Notably Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah, during media interactions in the past couple of days, had exuded confidence about the victory of TMCs Mamata Banerjee, even after the exit poll results, some of which had predicted her partys rout in West Bengal. As far as DMK was concerned, even the exit polls generally had not predicted the defeat of DMK. The NC is part of the INDIA bloc led by Congress. Trinamool Congress and DMK are also constituents of this alliance.
People voted against corruption, anarchy in West Bengal: LoP
Jammu, May 4:Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the J&K Legislature and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma asserted on Monday that the people in West Bengal voted against corruption and the anarchy spread by the Trinamool Congress. However, overall, the election results in the four states and a Union Territory have exposed the weakening foundations of the opposition alliance across the nation, Sharma said while responding to media queries as the J&K BJP celebrated the partys massive gains and victories in the Assembly elections held across West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Sunil Sharma, who was also the Seh-Prabhari for the Assam elections, said that despite spreading misinformation and fear among the people, opposition parties failed to counter the credibility and performance of the BJP-led governments. He asserted that the BJP emerged stronger because it consistently worked for the poor, youth, farmers, women and marginalised sections without discrimination. At the celebrations at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, the BJP leaders and activists danced, distributed sweets and congratulated one another over what they termed as a historic endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visionary leadership and the BJPs people-centric governance model. The celebrations were led by J&K BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, Leader of Opposition in J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma and BJP national secretary and MLA Dr Narinder Singh. Sat Sharma, while congratulating the party activists, said that the resounding mandate in favour of the BJP across the country reflected the unshakeable trust of the people in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJPs development-driven governance. He said that BJPs remarkable performance in West Bengal and Assam, along with impressive gains in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, proved that the nationalist ideology of BJP was continuously expanding across every region of the country. He credited BJP workers for tirelessly taking the achievements of the government to every household and strengthening the connection between the party and the public. Launching a sharp attack on opposition parties, Sat Sharma accused them of indulging in opportunistic and divisive politics merely to secure power. He said that the opposition repeatedly ignored public aspirations, particularly the sentiments of women, by opposing transformative initiatives like the Women Reservation Bill. He stated that the people of the country rejected politics of appeasement, corruption and dynasty. Senior party leaders including vice-presidents Rajiv Charak and Rekha Mahajan, general secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Baldev Singh Billawaria, MLAs Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, Dalip Singh Parihar, R S Pathania, Vikram Randhawa and Shagun Parihar, along with hundreds of BJP activists, participated enthusiastically in the celebrations. Similarly, BJP senior leaders led by J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul led the victory celebrations in Kashmir. Ashok Koul said that the massive support received by BJP in politically challenging states clearly indicated that people wanted decisive leadership, nationalism, and development-orientated governance. He added that the opposition parties stood completely disconnected from public sentiment and continued to survive only on false narratives and political theatrics. Dr Narinder Singh said that the BJPs electoral success was a victory of nationalism, good governance and organisational strength. He stated, Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has become the most trusted political force in the country because of its commitment towards integrity, accountability and public welfare.
Lost and found: on the five Assembly elections, 2026
The National Democractic Alliances success in Bengal and Assam is partly offset by its failure in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
ABVP activists attack play by SFI, ASA performers at HCU
Hyderabad: On the day when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam with a formidable margin, the tremors of the hangover of the victories was felt inside the campus of University of Hyderabad (UoH). The student activists of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) supposedly drunk on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NDA celebrates BJPs win in Bengal with jhalmuri
In Patna, the Bihar BJP erupted in spirited festivities, celebrating their electoral triumphs in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry. The air was filled with the sounds of drums and the sweet delights of traditional treats. Leaders emphasized their commitment to overcoming divisive politics and envisioned a prosperous future, coining the term 'Sonar Bangla'.
Assam, Bengal clear cases of elections being stolen by BJP, claims Rahul Gandhi
The LoP in Lok Sabha claimed that we have seen this playbook before: Madhya Pradesh. Haryana. Maharashtra. Lok Sabha 2024 etc.
Rahul Gandhi Questions Election Integrity Amidst Results from Multiple States
New Delhi, May 4: In the wake of election results from West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised serious concerns regarding the transparency of the electoral process. On Monday, he accused the ruling party at the center and the Election Commission of orchestrating a theft of elections in ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Questions Election Integrity Amidst Results from Multiple States
Historic Shift in West Bengal: BJPs Victory Confirmed by Ranjan Mukherjee
New Delhi, May 4: In a significant political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form governments in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry. BJP leaders are celebrating the favorable election results. Senior party officials shared their reactions with news agencies regarding this victory. Former Air Force Chief Ranjan Mukherjee described the BJPs performance ... Read more Historic Shift in West Bengal: BJPs Victory Confirmed by Ranjan Mukherjee
Mandate of 2026 polls: A stronger right, a new south
Historic upsets. Disconcerting and unexpected winners. Thats the 2026 Assembly election results in four states and a Union Territory in a nutshell. Monday, May 4, results mark such a seismic shift in the political landscape of India that the polls in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry are one for the history books. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Joy in Assams Tea Gardens as BJP Secures Victory
Dibrugarh, May 4: The resounding victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Assam Assembly elections has brought smiles to the faces of women working in the states tea gardens. Female workers from the Manohari tea estate in Dibrugarh district expressed their hopes and confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government. ... Read more Joy in Assams Tea Gardens as BJP Secures Victory
Saffron wave sweeps across Assam, West Bengal; bound to reach Telangana as well: Bandi Sanjay
Celebrations Erupt in Shimla Following BJPs Historic Wins in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry
Shimla, May 4: Celebrations erupted at the Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Shimla on Monday, following the partys historic victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry. These wins are viewed as a decisive endorsement of development, nationalism, and good governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership. State BJP Vice President Vipin Parmar ... Read more Celebrations Erupt in Shimla Following BJPs Historic Wins in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry
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Assam Chief Minister Calls Bengal Election Result a Victory for National Security
Guwahati, May 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded to the BJPs victory in West Bengal, labeling it a victory for the nation. He emphasized that this outcome transcends party lines and has significant implications for national security and regional stability. Sarma noted that Mamata Banerjees defeat signals a decisive shift in the political ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Calls Bengal Election Result a Victory for National Security
PM Modi hails BJP`s performance in West Bengal and Assam, thanks voters
In a post on X, PM Modi described the results as a reflection of peoples faith in development and good governance. He acknowledged their hard work on the ground, saying they had overcome challenges and consistently promoted the partys development agenda
