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State BJP president addresses victory celebrations at Srikalahasti over partys performance in West Bengal and Assam; say
Mahua Moitra Acknowledges Peoples Decision Amid TMCs Setback in West Bengal Elections
Kolkata, May 5: In response to the Trinamool Congresss defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Lok Sabha member Ma
TMC failed to open account in nine of 23 districts of West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a landslide victory in West Bengal, winning 206 seats and ending the Trinamool Congre
Will of the people is supreme, says Mahua Moitra after BJP's victory in West Bengal
We fought the good fight against unimaginable odds on an uneven pitch, and for that I am proud of my leader and my party
West Bengal Results 2026: Muslim Vote Split Turns Game, Hands BJP Edge in TMC Bastions
West Bengal Results 2026: Split Minority Vote Erodes TMC Strongholds, Powers BJP Gains in Key Districts West Bengal Elec
Raghav Chadha meets President Murmu, alleges harassment of MPs who quit AAP and joined BJP
Raghav Chadha, a member of the Rajya Sabha, has leveled serious allegations against the Punjab government, suggesting th
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal questioned the BJP's unexpected surge in Delhi and West Bengal, areas previously r
PM Modi, Shah to attend Bihar cabinet expansion on Thursday: State BJP chief
Bihar's cabinet expansion is set for Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event. Home Minister Amit Sh
Moitra Says Peoples Will is Supreme After BJPs Landslide Win in Bengal
The BJP on Monday scripted history by winning 206 seats to secure more than a two-thirds majority in the West Bengal ass
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 Ministers
Bihar's cabinet expansion is scheduled for Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP
Kalita Maji, Bengal Domestic Worker Earning Rs 2,500, Won Poll On BJP Ticket
Contesting on a BJP ticket, Maji ran a grassroots campaign, reaching voters door to door and secured over 1 lakh votes i
Who Is Agnimitra Paul, BJP's Probable Chief Ministerial Face In West Bengal
Paul is often described as a firebrand leader within the party.
BJP Government In Bengal To Take Oath On May 9, Tagore's Birth Anniversary
West Bengal Election Results: BJP Government In Bengal To Take Oath On May 9, Tagore's Birth Anniversary
V Muraleedharan: The BJP Leader Who Narrowly Broke Marxist Fort In Kerala
V Muraleedharan defeated Kerala's sitting minister and CPI (M) leader Kadakampally Surendran by 428 votes in Kazhakootta
Who will BJP pick as next West Bengal CM? Suvendu, Dilip Ghosh among key names
The BJP has secured a decisive victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year reign with a two-thirds m
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 im
Kerala Assembly poll outcome a rejection of communal polarisation attempts: Venugopal
K. C. Venugopal said the Kerala Assembly poll results reflect a rejection of communal polarisation and alleged misgovern
WB result: Split in minority votes cracks TMC bastions, fuels BJP surge in Muslim-majority districts
The BJPs breakthrough in West Bengal was driven less by major expansion of its own base and more by a split in the Musli
Maharashtra: BJP Demands Action Against Officials in BMC Birth-Death Record Scam
Mumbai, May 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted strongly to a significant birth-death record scam uncovered
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauded the BJP's strong performance in West Bengal and Assam, attributing their success to ef
Mamata 'Bye'-nerjee: BJP tide leaves Bengal's big fish stranded
Bengal has witnessed a seismic political shift as the BJP surged to power, unseating Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congres
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 resha
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 traditiona
Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill questioned opposition parties' claims of electoral malpractice. He
Beaten In Their Backyards: Is This The End For Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin?
Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin faced major defeats in their home states - the BJP made history by dominating Bengal and a
AAP MPs' merger with BJP: Punjab CM in Delhi to meet President Murmu
On April 24, the Aam Aadmi Party suffered a jolt when seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs quit and merged with the BJP
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.
BJP Faces Setback in Tamil Nadu Elections, Securing Only One Seat
Chennai, May 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has encountered a significant setback in its efforts to strengthen its
After Trinamool Defeat, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari's Akhilesh Next Warning
Suvendu Adhikari likened the TMC to the Aam Aadmi Party, calling it corrupt, family-oriented and devoid of any ideology.
Congress weighs CM choice after UDFs landslide win in Kerala
Kerala witnesses a significant political shift as the Congress-led UDF returns to power after a decade. Discussions are
Many TMC offices vandalised across West Bengal
Kolkata: Stray incidents of arson and vandalism at offices of the Trinamool Congress were reported across West Bengal on
Election results 2026: How BJP beat anti-incumbency, one state at a time even as rivals lagged
Congress in the Modi Era: Can It Still Challenge BJP Ahead of 2029?
Despite repeated defeats, the Congress remains BJPs primary national challenger. An analysis of its relevance, leadershi
West Bengal Assembly results: TMC alleges post-poll violence as many party offices vandalised
BJP Leader Rahul Sinha, however, rejected the charge that any of his party's workers were involved in vandalism, saying
US To Pakistan, How International Media Covered BJP's Victory In Bengal
From London to New York and Islamabad to Dhaka, publications also gave prominent space to Tamil superstar Joseph Vijay's
Following the BJP's record victory in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Sarma taunted Congress leader Pawan Khera once again
TMC alleges post-poll violence as many party offices vandalised; BJP denies involvement
Trinamool Congress offices faced arson and vandalism across West Bengal on Monday. BJP workers celebrated their victory,
The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a significant victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Dilip Ghosh won the Kha
People voted for stability, says PM Modi on Assembly poll outcome
Addressing party workers during victory celebrations at the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Monday, the Prime Minister high
Sibsagar election results 2026: BJP's Kushal Dowari won against Rajjor Dal's Akhil Gogoi
Punjab CM to meet President Murmu today over seven AAP RS MPs defection to BJP
Ahead of the meeting, Mann stated that the issue strikes at the core of democratic values, describing the alleged defect
Bengal victory a boost to national security narrative, says BJP
CM Devendra Fadnavis says porous borders have fed migration into states like Maharashtra, promising a harder line on inf
West Bengal polls: TMC claims BJP behind arson attack on Siliguri office, shares video
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to Discuss Alleged Defections with President Murmu
New Delhi, May 5: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday. The meeting wi
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.
Indian Americans Celebrate BJPs Victory in West Bengal
Washington, May 5: Indian American leaders in the United States have welcomed the Indian Peoples Partys (BJP) victory in
Assembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode
The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory
'TMC will be finished within 24 hours,' BJP's Suvendu Adhikari says after winning Bhabanipur seat
Tamil Nadu assembly election results: Amma's shoes just got bigger for EPS
AIADMK faces a significant electoral setback, its worst since 1996, with Edappadi K Palaniswami's leadership challenged.
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.
Tamil Nadu assembly results: Dravidian fort tough to breach for national parties
Tamil Nadu's regional identity and Dravidian legacy continue to challenge national parties. Congress struggles to regain
The Bharatiya Janata Partys victory in West Bengal marks a turning point in Indian politics. The saffron party has won t
Breaking the eastern barrier: Bengal triumph redraws BJPs political map
The Bharatiya Janata Party's win in West Bengal signifies a major political achievement. This victory completes the part
BJP's Bengal victory revives Gorkha hopes for 'permanent political solution' within Constitution
The Gorkha community is hopeful for a permanent political solution to their Gorkhaland demand after the BJP's victory. T
Bengals M math misfire: How muslim fragmentation and mohila drift tilted the field for BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party secured victories in Malda and Murshidabad districts. This success stemmed from a divided Mus
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 Adhi
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
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 Intensiv
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Tamil Nadu voters for supporting the BJP and NDA.
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
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-
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
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 con
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 stabi
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 Assa
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 K
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
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 systematicall
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 announce
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 Bhara
Mamata Faces Challenge in TMC Stronghold as Ratna Debnath Wins Panihati by 28,000 Votes
Kolkata, May 5: The results of the West Bengal Assembly elections, announced on Monday, revealed a significant upset. Th
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 a
BJPs Krishnendu Mukherjee Triumphs in Asansol North Assembly Seat
New Delhi, May 5: The election results for the Asansol North Assembly seat in the Paschim Bardhaman district have been a
South India Rejects BJPs Ideology and Modis Leadership, Claims Harshvardhan Sapkal
Mumbai, May 5: Harshvardhan Sapkal, the president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, stated on Monday that t
Cong wins Bagalkot, Davanagere South; BJP bags Sringeri after recount twist
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
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 gov
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 Assem
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
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
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 constit
BJP stole Bengal, Assam polls with EC's help, claims Rahul Gandhi
Kolkata, May 5: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP candidate Samaren Dutta Ghosh emerged victorious from th
BJPs Chandrashekhar Banerjee Secures Victory in Durgapur East with Over 30,000 Votes
New Delhi, May 5: The Durgapur East assembly seat in Bardhaman district witnessed a thrilling contest. Historically domi
BJPs broken promises left border people in lurch: NC
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Provincial president of the National Conference for Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta today
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 lea
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 b
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 Jana
Tripura BJP celebrates win in Assembly bye-election
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, his ministerial colleagues and party leaders participated in a victory procession in Agar
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 A
Assembly elections: Results in four States, U.T. triumph of democracy and Constitution, says Modi
TheBJP-led NDA has now formed governments in all States located along the banks of the Ganga, says PM while addressing B
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 significan
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.
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 agitati
Bengal Rejects Fear and Corruption: Gaurav Vallabh Celebrates BJP Victory
New Delhi, May 5: BJP spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh expressed his joy over the partys victory in West Bengal. In an interv
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 i
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
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
With defeat in Kerala, Left out of power for first time since 1977
Party leaders reject Congress charge of collusion with BJP, say will conduct forensic review of poll loss to identify an
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 his
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
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
BJP dominates Assembly bypolls, Congress gains in Karnataka - The Tribune
BJP dominates Assembly bypolls, Congress gains in Karnataka The Tribune