West Bengal elections: Bhabanipur hands Mamata her most personal loss
Mamata Banerjee suffered a significant personal defeat in Bhabanipur, losing her long-held bastion to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes. This marks her second consecutive loss to Adhikari. Despite an early lead, Banerjee was ultimately overcome. She alleged the election was rigged and looted by the BJP, vowing to return.
West Bengal polls: BJP retains Matua support despite SIR
SIR Effect: 'Ineligible' voters exceed win margins in 25 BJP seats in West Bengal
A large number of assembly seats in West Bengal have reported that electors marked ineligible under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), along with those still under adjudication, exceed the final victory margins.
West Bengal outcome may realign New Delhi-Kolkata-Dhaka ties
A BJP victory in Bengal could streamline India-Bangladesh ties, boosting cooperation on water, trade, and security. This alignment offers a chance to revive the stalled Teesta water-sharing deal, a crucial confidence-building measure.
West Bengal assembly election results: A low five for Trinamool as Kolkata fortress falls
Trinamool Congress faced a significant setback in Kolkata, losing its stronghold and several key seats to the BJP. High-profile defeats included senior ministers and the deputy mayor, marking a stark contrast to previous elections. While some victories offered solace, the overall results signal a major shift in the city's political landscape.
West Bengal elections: Lieutenant to conqueror - the rise and rise of Suvendu Adhikari
Suvendu Adhikari, a former Mamata Banerjee aide, emerged as a key figure in BJP's West Bengal victory, defeating the CM in Nandigram. His political journey, from Congress to TMC and then to BJP, highlights his strategic shifts. Adhikari's aggressive campaign, focusing on corruption and Hindutva, resonated with voters, positioning him as a significant leader in the saffron party's state unit.
West Bengal verdict: Why Mamata tasted defeat when she put fish on plate?
Kerala assembly election results: Sickle gets hammered, Left homeless
Kerala's election results mark a significant shift, leaving India without a Communist government for the first time since 1977. The Left faces a national relevance challenge, struggling to convert its progressive appeal into electoral victories. Recent setbacks in Bihar and West Bengal, coupled with Kerala's defeat, highlight this trend, prompting introspection within the party.
BJPs Dr. Pranath Tudu Wins Binpur Assembly Seat by 22,977 Votes
New Delhi, May 5: Dr. Pranath Tudu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in the Binpur Assembly constituency of West Bengal, defeating TMCs Birbaha Hansda by a margin of 22,977 votes. Dr. Tudu secured 107,238 votes, while Hansda garnered 84,261 votes. The third position was held by CPI(M)s Rabindranath Sardar, who received ... Read more BJPs Dr. Pranath Tudu Wins Binpur Assembly Seat by 22,977 Votes
PM Narendra Modi hails BJP victory in West Bengal calls it vote for stability and development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP's West Bengal election win. He stated the victory signifies a vote for stability and development amidst global economic challenges. Modi urged an end to violence and vendetta in the state. He assured the new government will work for public aspirations and act against illegal immigrants.
BJP Candidate Sanat Sardar Triumphs Over TMCs Jharna Sardar in Sandeshkhali
Kolkata, May 5: In a closely watched electoral battle in West Bengals Sandeshkhali assembly constituency, BJP candidate Sanat Sardar has emerged victorious, defeating TMCs Jharna Sardar by a margin of 17,510 votes. Sanat Sardar secured a total of 107,189 votes, while Jharna Sardar received 89,679 votes. The CPI(M) candidate, Rabindranath Mahata, finished third with 12,921 ... Read more BJP Candidate Sanat Sardar Triumphs Over TMCs Jharna Sardar in Sandeshkhali
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 Secures Major Victory in Siliguri, West Bengal with Over 73,000 Votes
Kolkata, May 5: The results for the highly contested Siliguri seat in West Bengals assembly elections have been announced. BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh has won by a significant margin of over 73,000 votes. Ghosh received 120,760 votes, while his closest rival, Gautam Deb from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), garnered 47,568 votes. The Communist Party of ... Read more BJP Secures Major Victory in Siliguri, West Bengal with Over 73,000 Votes
Major Upset in Tollygunge: BJPs Papiya Adhikari Defeats Arup Biswas
Kolkata, May 5: The results for the Tollygunge assembly seat in West Bengal have revealed a significant upset. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed victory in this high-profile constituency, long dominated by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). BJP candidate Papiya Adhikari defeated TMC heavyweight and former minister Arup Biswas by over 6,000 votes. With these ... Read more Major Upset in Tollygunge: BJPs Papiya Adhikari Defeats Arup Biswas
Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it , tyranny is a habit , it has its own organic life , it develops finally into a disease, blood and power intoxicate; return of the human dignity, repentance and regeneration become impossible. Most of the countrymen must be celebrating the power of ballot , especially in much sensitive West Bengal where the saffron surge the saffron wave has swept away [] The post Bengal is salvaged appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TMCs Stronghold Falls in Shyampukur as BJP Secures Victory
Kolkata, May 5: The results for the highly anticipated Shyampukur seat in the West Bengal Assembly elections have been announced, marking a significant setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC). BJP candidate Purnima Chakraborty has decisively defeated TMCs Shashi Panja. Chakraborty garnered 60,248 votes, winning by over 14,000 votes against Panja, who received 45,615 votes. This ... Read more TMCs Stronghold Falls in Shyampukur as BJP Secures Victory
BJPs Sumant Mandal Triumphs in Sagar Assembly Election
New Delhi, May 5: In a closely contested election for the Sagar Assembly seat in West Bengal, BJPs Sumant Mandal emerged victorious. He defeated the incumbent TMC leader, Bankim Chandra Hazra, by a margin of 7,881 votes. Sumant Mandal secured 127,802 votes, while Bankim Chandra Hazra received 119,921 votes. The CPI(M) candidate, Swapna Sinha, finished ... Read more BJPs Sumant Mandal Triumphs in Sagar Assembly Election
BJPs decisive victory in Bengal, bags Assam, gets Puducherry with allies
Vijays TVK stars in TN blockbuster, UDF bags Kerala * People have shown faith in BJP, our party synonymous with good governance: PM KOLKATA/CHENNAI/ DELHI, May 4: Extending its saffron brushstroke in the east, the BJP was today set for a decisive win over the TMC in long elusive West Bengal and headed for another term in Assam while actor-politician Vijays TVK made a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu as the largest single party in terms of seats won or [] The post BJPs decisive victory in Bengal, bags Assam, gets Puducherry with allies appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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 .
TMCs Mohammad Ghulam Rabbani Wins Golpokhar Assembly Seat by Over 83,000 Votes
New Delhi, May 5: In a closely contested election for the Golpokhar Assembly seat in West Bengal, TMC candidate Mohammad Ghulam Rabbani has emerged victorious. He secured 122,105 votes, while BJPs Sarjit Biswas garnered 38,315 votes, resulting in a significant defeat for the BJP by 83,790 votes. This election saw several prominent candidates vying for ... Read more TMCs Mohammad Ghulam Rabbani Wins Golpokhar Assembly Seat by Over 83,000 Votes
TMCs Senior Leader Defeated in Sabang Assembly Elections by BJPs Amal Kumar Panda
New Delhi, May 5: In a significant political shift, BJP candidate Amal Kumar Panda has emerged victorious in the Sabang Assembly constituency of West Bengal. He defeated senior TMC leader and former minister in Mamata Banerjees government, Manas Ranjan Bhuiyan. Amal Kumar Panda secured 127,783 votes, while Bhuiyan received 116,647 votes, resulting in a loss ... Read more TMCs Senior Leader Defeated in Sabang Assembly Elections by BJPs Amal Kumar Panda
TMCs Pulak Roy Secures Victory in Uluberia South by Over 17,000 Votes
New Delhi, May 5: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has achieved a significant victory in the Uluberia South Assembly constituency of West Bengal. Pulak Roy of TMC defeated BJPs Swami Mangalanand Puri by a margin of 17,187 votes. According to the Election Commission, Pulak Roy received 109,649 votes, while Swami Mangalanand Puri garnered 92,462 votes. The ... Read more TMCs Pulak Roy Secures Victory in Uluberia South by Over 17,000 Votes
MSCBMC Trust, 11 RR organise Art Workshop Jashan-e-Bahar
Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 4: A vibrant National Art Workshop titled Jashan-e-Bahar is being organized at TRC Chatroo from May 4 to 8, 2026, bringing together art, culture and creativity on a single platform. The workshop, themed With Colours, offers a unique opportunity for participants to engage, learn and paint alongside renowned national-level artists, including Shalender Singh (Delhi), Aditya Shankar Prasad (Noida), P. Devaraj (Tamil Nadu), Sharmila Sharma (Delhi), Govind Vishwas (Gujarat) and Apurba Karati (West Bengal). The programme is [] The post MSCBMC Trust, 11 RR organise Art Workshop Jashan-e-Bahar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP crosses majority mark in West Bengal assembly
KOLKATA, May 4 : The BJP stormed past the majority mark in the West Bengal assembly on Monday, winning 156 seats and leading in 52 others, taking its overall tally to 208, according to the Election Commission. The halfway mark stands at 148 in the 294-member House, but with counting of votes currently underway for 293 seats as polling in Fata was countermanded, the majority mark dropped to 147. The BJP cut through the ruling TMCs traditional strongholds and expanded [] The post BJP crosses majority mark in West Bengal assembly appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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 Arijit Bakshi Triumphs Over TMCs Braty Basu in Dum Dum Assembly Election
Kolkata, May 5: In a significant victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Arijit Bakshi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 99,181 votes, defeating Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Braty Basu, who garnered 73,908 votes. The margin of victory was 25,273 votes. Meanwhile, CPI(M) candidate Mayukh Biswas received 20,576 votes. A total of nine ... Read more BJPs Arijit Bakshi Triumphs Over TMCs Braty Basu in Dum Dum Assembly Election
All India Secular Fronts Naushad Siddiqui Wins Bhangar Assembly Seat by Over 32,000 Votes
Kolkata, May 5: In a surprising turn of events during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Naushad Siddiqui of the All India Secular Front triumphed over TMC candidate Soukat Mulla by a margin of 32,088 votes. Siddiqui secured 126,555 votes, while Mulla garnered 94,467 votes. The BJPs Jayanta Gayan came in third with 30,177 votes. ... Read more All India Secular Fronts Naushad Siddiqui Wins Bhangar Assembly Seat by Over 32,000 Votes
TMC Secures Victory in Harischandrapur, Matibur Rahman Defeats Ratan Das by a Wide Margin
Kolkata, May 5: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has once again established its dominance in the politically significant Harischandrapur assembly seat in West Bengals Malda district. In the 2026 assembly elections, TMC candidate Matibur Rahman achieved a remarkable victory, further solidifying the partys hold on this constituency. According to the Election Commissions data, Matibur Rahman secured ... Read more TMC Secures Victory in Harischandrapur, Matibur Rahman Defeats Ratan Das by a Wide Margin
TMCs Seuli Saha Secures Third Consecutive Victory in Keshpur
Kolkata, May 5: In a remarkable display of support, Seuli Saha of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has achieved a significant victory in the Keshpur (SC) assembly constituency during the West Bengal Assembly elections of 2026. Saha triumphed over BJPs Suvendu Samanta by a staggering margin of 50,105 votes, retaining her seat. She garnered a total ... Read more TMCs Seuli Saha Secures Third Consecutive Victory in Keshpur
BJPs Bengal sweep fires up Punjab unit; AAP moves to deflate buzz
State BJP president says law and order situation in Punjab similar to West Bengal; CM cites crackdown on farmers agitation
Ashok Dinda Secures Victory in Moyna, West Bengal Elections
Kolkata, May 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully retained its hold on the crucial Moyna assembly seat in East Medinipur district, West Bengal. Former Indian cricketer Ashok Dinda has achieved a remarkable victory, winning this seat for the second consecutive time in the 2026 assembly elections. According to the Election Commission results, Dinda ... Read more Ashok Dinda Secures Victory in Moyna, West Bengal Elections
Tollywood Star Rudranil Ghosh Makes Waves in West Bengal Elections
Kolkata, May 5: A significant political shift has occurred in the Shivpur assembly constituency of Howrah district, West Bengal. Tollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Rudranil Ghosh has ended the long-standing dominance of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) with a remarkable victory. According to the Election Commission results, Ghosh secured a total of 89,615 ... Read more Tollywood Star Rudranil Ghosh Makes Waves in West Bengal Elections
BJP Claims Victory in East Burdwans Purba Sthal South Assembly Seat
Kolkata, May 5: In a significant upset in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has defeated the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the Purba Sthal South constituency of East Burdwan district. BJP candidate Pran Krishna Tapdar emerged victorious after a 20-round vote count, defeating senior TMC leader Swapan Debnath by a ... Read more BJP Claims Victory in East Burdwans Purba Sthal South Assembly Seat
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
Historic Victory for Rupa Ganguly in West Bengal Elections
Kolkata, May 5: In a significant political shift, Rupa Ganguly, the candidate from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a renowned actress, has achieved a remarkable victory in the high-profile Sonarpur Dakshin Assembly seat in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. This win marks the end of the long-standing dominance of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) ... Read more Historic Victory for Rupa Ganguly in West Bengal Elections
Historic Victory for BJP in Bidhannagar Assembly Seat, Sujit Bose Defeated by 37,000 Votes
Kolkata, May 5: A significant political shift has occurred in West Bengals high-profile Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) assembly seat. Dr. Shardavat Mukherjee, the BJP candidate and a renowned oncologist, has achieved a historic victory over TMCs veteran leader and minister, Sujit Bose. According to the Election Commission results, Dr. Mukherjee secured a total of 97,979 votes, ... Read more Historic Victory for BJP in Bidhannagar Assembly Seat, Sujit Bose Defeated by 37,000 Votes
Hindu Interests Will Govern the Nation: Nitesh Rane
Mumbai, May 5: Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane commented on the recent election results in West Bengal, stating that only those who advocate for Hindu interests will govern the country. In an interview with a news agency on Monday, he emphasized that it cannot be denied that those who have sought to eliminate Sanatan Dharma have ... Read more Hindu Interests Will Govern the Nation: Nitesh Rane
PMs Mr. Modis Jhalmuri campaign in West Bengal elections had proved to be a hit since the outgoing chief minister Mamata Banerjee had strongly reacted to Mr. Modis unusual campaign bringing the unlikely food item to the Centre of debate during the electioneering in WB.
Its time for change not revenge, says PM Modi
New Delhi: 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 is a time for change, not revenge, as he appealed to all parties to shun the culture of political violence and []
BJP Celebrates Anticipated Victory in West Bengal Elections from Bihar
Patna, May 5: The trends indicate a decisive lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. As the picture of government formation in West Bengal becomes clearer, celebrations have erupted in Bihar as well. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary shared a message on social media, recalling the legacy of ... Read more BJP Celebrates Anticipated Victory in West Bengal Elections from Bihar
BJP Claims Victory in Haripal Seat, Defeating TMCs Karabi Manna by 3,488 Votes
Kolkata, May 5: In a surprising turn of events in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a significant victory in the Haripal constituency, traditionally dominated by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). BJP candidate Madhumita Ghosh triumphed over TMCs Karabi Manna by a margin of 3,488 votes after 27 rounds ... Read more BJP Claims Victory in Haripal Seat, Defeating TMCs Karabi Manna by 3,488 Votes
Political Change in West Bengal Essential for National Security: Manik Saha
Agartala, May 5: The recent fair and free elections in West Bengal have secured a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized the urgent need for political change amid rising concerns over infiltration and national security. Saha led a victory rally in Agartala alongside state BJP president Rajiv Bhattacharya ... Read more Political Change in West Bengal Essential for National Security: Manik Saha
TMC Candidate Arup Roy Triumphs Over BJPs Biplab Kumar in Howrah Madhya Assembly Seat
Kolkata, May 5: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC candidate Arup Roy secured victory in the Howrah Madhya Assembly seat with 95,948 votes. BJPs Biplab Kumar Mandal followed with 79,865 votes, resulting in a winning margin of 16,083 votes. This election saw 15 candidates contesting, including Aparna Bose from Congress and Imtiaz Ahmed ... Read more TMC Candidate Arup Roy Triumphs Over BJPs Biplab Kumar in Howrah Madhya Assembly Seat
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 []
TMCs Biplab Mitra Secures Victory in Harirampur Assembly Seat Amidst Tough Competition
New Delhi, May 5: In the West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC leader and minister Biplab Mitra has emerged victorious from the Harirampur constituency. He faced a strong challenge from BJP candidate Debabrata Majumdar. Biplab Mitra received 93,098 votes, while Debabrata Majumdar garnered 91,112 votes. The margin of victory was a mere 1,986 votes. The Congress ... Read more TMCs Biplab Mitra Secures Victory in Harirampur Assembly Seat Amidst Tough Competition
Recent election results have significantly weakened the INDIA bloc, with key allies DMK and TMC facing defeats. This outcome forces the opposition to reconsider its strategy against the BJP's expanding influence. The alliance must now prioritize unity and joint planning, especially in crucial states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, to counter the BJP's narrative and prepare for future electoral battles.
Public Support for Modi Leads to Change Amidst Oppression in West Bengal
New Delhi, May 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed party workers at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, reflecting on the mandate received in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry. A large crowd of supporters and senior leaders gathered to hear his speech. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw remarked, This is a victory of trust. We have ... Read more Public Support for Modi Leads to Change Amidst Oppression in West Bengal
Prosenjit Bag Wins Jangipara Seat by Narrow Margin in West Bengal Elections
Kolkata, May 5: In a closely contested battle during the West Bengal Assembly elections of 2026, Prosenjit Bag of the BJP secured the Jangipara seat in Hooghly district by a mere 862 votes. He defeated the TMC candidate, Snehasis Chakraborty, in a dramatic election outcome. After 24 rounds of counting, Prosenjit Bag garnered 102,409 votes, ... Read more Prosenjit Bag Wins Jangipara Seat by Narrow Margin in West Bengal Elections
BJPs Sukra Munda Triumphs in Bengals Mal Assembly Election
Kolkata, May 5: In a significant victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sukra Munda has won the Mal Assembly seat in West Bengal. He defeated the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, Bulu Chik Baraik, by a margin of 15,492 votes. Sukra Munda received a total of 112,095 votes, while Bulu Chik Baraik garnered 96,603 votes. ... Read more BJPs Sukra Munda Triumphs in Bengals Mal Assembly Election
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 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.
Dr. Pranot Tudu of BJP Wins Binpur Assembly Seat by 22,977 Votes
New Delhi, May 5: Dr. Pranot Tudu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured victory in the Binpur Assembly constituency of West Bengal. He won by a margin of 22,977 votes against TMCs Birbaha Hansda. Dr. Tudu received a total of 107,238 votes, while Hansda garnered 84,261 votes. In third place was CPI(M)s Rabindranath ... Read more Dr. Pranot Tudu of BJP Wins Binpur Assembly Seat by 22,977 Votes
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Kolkata, May 5: In the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has solidified its grip on the crucial Madhyamgram constituency in North 24 Parganas district. TMC candidate Rathin Ghosh triumphed over BJPs Anindya Banerjee by a margin of 2,399 votes. Ghosh secured 95,995 votes, while Banerjee received 93,596 votes. ... Read more TMCs Rathin Ghosh Wins Madhyamgram Seat with Record Voter Turnout
Can West Bengal reclaim its economic glory? a look at the challenges and hopes
West Bengal once led India's economy but lost its way due to industrial issues and policy uncertainty. A recent election signals a public desire for economic opportunity, not handouts. The state's people want jobs and growth. This verdict offers a chance for revival, leveraging its talent and culture. A clear path forward requires policy clarity and investment.
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BJP has ended 15 years of TMC rule in West Bengal, securing a majority by appealing to women voters with welfare promises and highlighting safety concerns. The party also capitalized on anti-incumbency due to corruption scandals and fragmented minority support, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
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.
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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 .
West Bengal elections: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur to Suvendu Adhikari
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the results of the five-state Assembly elections, particularly in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, as a political earthquake with long-term national implications.
NDA celebrates BJPs win in Bengal with jhalmuri
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I wanted Mamata Banerjee to win: Sajad Lone
Kupwara, May 4: Peoples Conference chairman and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Monday said, I wanted Mamata Banerjee to win, reacting to the West Bengal election outcome, which he said did not align with his expectations. Lone was speaking to reporters during an inspection of developmental works in Handwara town. Taking a dig at the Omar Abdullah-led government, he alleged an absence of governance on the ground. The government is missing, and Omar Abdullah is busy running marathons across different parts of the country, he said. Responding to a question about a recent FIR against PDP leader Iltija Mufti over sharing separatist content on social media, Lone said the law must be applied equally to all. She is like my daughter, but I want to ask if a common Kashmiri had done the same, would they not have been behind bars by now? Many poor people face prolonged detention for minor actions. If there is a law, it should be the same for all. Any deviation creates a sense of injustice among ordinary citizens, he said. He cited instances where youth were allegedly detained for months over social media activity, including liking posts. Lone questioned what he described as selective enforcement of the law and asked whether governance was tilted in favour of the wealthy. He said he wanted to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha whether they were leaders only for the rich. Lone, however, reiterated that he does not support violence in any form, stating that what is wrong for one child is wrong for every child. He urged the government to act within the framework of law and avoid selective enforcement.
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With its victory in West Bengal, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will now have a total of twenty-two Chief Ministers across the country
Election Results Reflect Strong Mandate for Good Governance and Security: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Jaipur, May 4: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, credited the recent victory in West Bengal to Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership and the organizational strategy of Home Minister Amit Shah. He also acknowledged the efforts of party workers. Shekhawat emphasized that the election results signify a robust public mandate in favor ... Read more Election Results Reflect Strong Mandate for Good Governance and Security: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Lotus blooms in West Bengal: 10 moves that helped BJP breach Mamata Banerjees fortress
Khargram constituency gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections with TMC's Ashish Marjit facing BJP's Mitali Mal. The seat, reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates, saw Ashis Marjit win in 2021 for TMC after previously securing victory for Congress in 2016. Voter turnout in West Bengal reached a historic high in the last elections.
India's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped by the 2026 Assembly election results, with significant shifts in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Voters delivered a strong mandate for change, dismantling established power structures and ushering in new political forces across the nation.
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
West Bengal election results 2026: BJP sweeps Mamata's citadel - who's in CM race?
Trinamools fumbles and BJPs promises drive change in West Bengal
The TMCs over-emphasis on the SIR cost it the election, while the BJP was successful in capturing the imagination of the electorate with promises of industries and jobs; BJP also leveraged the rising anger about crimes against women
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 .
West Bengal election results: Split in Muslim votespaves doom for Trinamool Congress
The split of Muslim votes came to the advantage of the BJP and the partys candidates were seen either winning orleading in six of the 12 seats in Malda, where the electorate is 50% Muslims.
Suvendu Adhikari: How TMC's ex poster boy challenged Mamata Banerjee yet again
Suvendu Adhikari has achieved a historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal elections. He won from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur. This dual win signifies a major change in the state's political landscape. Adhikari's triumph in Mamata Banerjee's stronghold of Bhabanipur and his own bastion of Nandigram establishes him as a dominant force.
Saffron wave deepens erosion of secular norms
The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, solidifying its influence across eastern India. This win strengthens the party's position nationally, following recent successes in other state elections. The outcome marks a shift in West Bengal's political landscape.
Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur seat to BJP`s Suvendu Adhikari
BJP`s Suvendu Adhikari also won the Nandigram constituency, securing 1,27,301 votes at the end of the final round of counting. The seat has been politically significant in West Bengals electoral landscape
Suvendu defeats Mamata in Bhabanipur, replaying Nandigram script amid BJP surge
Kolkata, May 04: In a dramatic, high-stakes contest that mirrored the political theatre of Nandigram five years ago, BJPs Suvendu Adhikari on Monday defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her home turf Bhabanipur, delivering a blow to the Trinamool Congress amid a sweeping saffron surge across the state. Adhikari won by a margin of 15,105 votes, according to data available on the Election Commission website, capping a stunning turnaround in a contest where Banerjee had led comfortably in the early rounds. While Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in the outgoing assembly, bagged 73,917 votes, the CM secured 58,812 votes. I thank the people of Bhabanipur for voting for me and ensuring a margin of over 15,000 votes, Adhikari said after his victory in the high-profile constituency, and after holding the winning certificate. The result marks a virtual action replay of the 2021 Nandigram battle, where Adhikari had unseated Banerjee in a fiercely fought contest that redefined Bengals political narrative. In Bhabanipur, the chief minister had surged ahead by over 17,000 votes by the end of the seventh round, building what appeared to be a decisive cushion. However, the advantage steadily eroded through the subsequent rounds as Adhikari clawed back, narrowing the gap sharply before overtaking her in the final stages. By the 14th round, Banerjees lead had shrunk to under 4,000 votes, setting the stage for a tense finish. The BJP leader then edged ahead, consolidating his lead in the closing rounds to seal the contest. The seat witnessed intense drama throughout the day, with both leaders present at the counting centre at Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls High School, underscoring the high-voltage nature of the battle. As trends turned against her, Banerjee alleged large-scale irregularities in the counting process, launching a sharp attack on the Election Commission. Do you think this is a victory? It is an immoral victory. More than 100 seats have been looted. The Election Commission is the BJPs commission, she said. Claiming that the mandate had been manipulated, she alleged that one of her partys counting agents had been forced out and that she was pushed and berated inside the centre. There was no immediate response from the Election Commission or the BJP to the allegations. Adhikari, emerging from the counting centre after his victory, thanked the voters of Bhabanipur and said the mandate reflected a desire for change. The Bhabanipur result assumes added significance as it comes alongside a broader statewide trend that has put the BJP well past the majority mark, positioning it to form its first government in West Bengal. For the TMC, Banerjees defeat in her own constituency marks a major political setback, both symbolically and organisationally, raising questions about the partys grip over its traditional urban strongholds. For the BJP, Adhikaris victory not only reinforces his stature as the partys principal face in Bengal but also underscores the partys deepening inroads into territories long considered impregnable for the opposition. As the dust settles on a fiercely contested election, the Bhabanipur verdict is set to remain one of its defining moments a contest that began with a commanding lead, turned into a cliffhanger, and ended in a result that could reshape Bengals political trajectory.
Suvendu Adhikari Wins Nandigram Seat by Over 9,000 Votes
Kolkata, May 4: The election results for the Nandigram seat in West Bengal have been announced, with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari winning by a margin of over 9,000 votes against TMC candidate Pabitra Kar. According to the Election Commission of India, Adhikari secured 127,301 votes, while Kar received 117,636 votes. With these results, Nandigram has ... Read more Suvendu Adhikari Wins Nandigram Seat by Over 9,000 Votes
BJP heavyweights register wins in Bengal, some big names stumble despite saffron surge
The BJP achieved notable wins in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Several key party leaders secured their seats. Notable victories include Dilip Ghosh and Suvendu Adhikari. The party also saw success with new faces and in retaining strongholds. However, some prominent BJP candidates faced defeats in key constituencies.
Saffron wave sweeps across Assam, West Bengal; bound to reach Telangana as well: Bandi Sanjay
TMCs Firhad Hakim Triumphs in Kolkata Port Assembly Seat
Kolkata, May 4: The results for the Kolkata Port Assembly seat in West Bengal are in. Firhad Hakim of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has secured victory by a margin of 56,080 votes. With these election results, this seat has once again become a focal point in state politics, where TMC has maintained dominance for an ... Read more TMCs Firhad Hakim Triumphs in Kolkata Port Assembly Seat
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
