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'Last rites' of INDIA bloc: BJP on Cong-DMK fallout in Tamil Nadu
The BJP has criticized the Congress for its decision to support TVK in Tamil Nadu, stating it signals the INDIA alliance's collapse. The party claims the opposition bloc lacks common ideology and is disintegrating. The DMK also described the Congress move as …
Four killed in post-poll unrest in India's West Bengal
KOLKATA: Four people have been killed in political unrest after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist party celebrated victory in state polls in West Bengal, police and party officials said Wednesday (May 6).Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ…
BREAKING‘Last rites’ of INDIA bloc: BJP on Cong-DMK fallout in Tamil Nadu
The BJP on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress for extending support to Vijay's TVK in forming the government in Tamil Nadu and breaking away from its long term ally DMK, saying the party has a history of "betraying" its allies.
The forgotten architect: Syama Prasad Mookerjee and the BJP’s origins
How politician, educationist, and social reformer Syama Prasad Mookerjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the BJP’s precursor, and reshaped India’s political discourse
In Jharkhand, the only non-BJP state now in the East, party steadies its ship
New state chief and a new team have been lining up issues and messaging, say Bengal results being seen “as an indicator of factors that can shape results in the region”
TMC worker with fake bandage on head exposed on LIVE TV, 'ab sahi se patti hogi', says internet. Watch viral video
A viral video shows a TMC worker accusing BJP supporters of assault, but later, men removed her head bandage, revealing no injury. This incident, occurring amidst post-election violence in Bengal where BJP secured a landslide victory, has sparked widespread o…
'Sometimes seats are stolen through vote theft, sometimes entire govt': Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of winning seats through 'vote theft'. He stated that many BJP MPs and MLAs are 'infiltrators'. Gandhi also claimed the government is remotely controlled and fears the truth. These accusations follow BJP's victories in West Be…
Assam assembly elections: Congress to lead weak Oppn as it wins only 19 seats
The Congress party faced a significant defeat in the Assam assembly elections, securing only 19 seats. This outcome places them in a weakened opposition role. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commented on the party's reliance on dynastic politics. The BJP-l…
India: West Bengal election win boosts Modi's BJP
The election outcome allows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party to further expand its political dominance.
West Bengal assembly elections 2026: How split in minority votes helped BJP breach TMC bastions
India News: The 2026 assembly elections have redrawn West Bengal’s political fate in saffron. BJP didn’t just win, they swept the state clean. But beyond the bloc.
Daunting task for BJP in West Bengal
The BJP has to revive the State’s moribund economy and overhaul the bureaucracy. But it faces a serious funds crunch
Bengal verdict driven by women voters, welfare race and safety concerns
Women voters showed high turnout in West Bengal elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party's welfare promises and focus on women's safety appear to have swayed support. The Trinamool Congress's flagship scheme faced competition. Issues like employment and recruitm…
What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy
Modi's BJP won the key state of West Bengal for the first time. But the vote has thrown up questions that won't go away.
Mamata Banerjee says she won’t resign: What happens next, what the law says on forming a new govt after elections?
West Bengal faces a political standoff after the 2026 election results. Mamata Banerjee stated she will not resign despite her party's defeat and BJP securing a clear majority. The constitution mandates that a Chief Minister must have the confidence of the le…
'We fought villains, not BJP': Mamata Banerjee cries foul after West Bengal rout, alleges 'murder of democracy'
Mamata Banerjee rejected the West Bengal election results. She alleged widespread rigging, voter manipulation, and violence. Banerjee claimed the Election Commission colluded with the BJP. She stated that 100 seats were stolen. The Trinamool Congress suffered…
Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly elections
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 t…
'If Bengal wanted BJP then…: What Mahua Moitra said after TMC’s crushing defeat in 2026 assembly elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a significant victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, securing 206 out of 294 seats. This marks a dramatic shift from the 2021 elections, where the Trinamool Congress (TMC) had a dominant mandate. Desp…
NTPC peer IPO coming soon? BJP win in Bengal raises hopes of Damodar Valley listing
Damodar Valley Corporation's stock market debut is now more likely. The Bharatiya Janata Party's win in West Bengal has removed a key political obstacle. This development is expected to speed up the initial public offering process. DVC operates in power gener…
'People bestowed their upon me': BJP's Dilip Ghosh after winning Kharagpur Sadar assembly in West Bengal polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a significant victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Dilip Ghosh won the Kharagpur Sadar seat. This win marks a major milestone for the BJP in the state. The party secured a substantial number of seats, surpassing p…
0 to 3: BJP rides on development road
India News: Thiruvananthapuram: BJP made a historic stride by winning three seats and the party was quick to say it was symbolic as it had won the same number of .
India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal
KOLKATA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party swept to victory in key elections in
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 its footing, seeing a significant drop in seats and vote share. The BJP, despite high-profile visits, failed to translate visibility into …
BREAKINGBreaking the eastern barrier: Bengal triumph redraws BJP’s political map
The Bharatiya Janata Party's win in West Bengal signifies a major political achievement. This victory completes the party's expansion into eastern and northeastern India. It establishes the BJP as a pan-India force. The win provides the leadership confidence …
Mint Quick Edit | Big shifts in power raise a big question: Will investment patterns change?
The rightist BJP has ousted a Marxist party’s inheritor of power in West Bengal, while Tamil Nadu’s originator of Dravidian ideology has lost to a less ideological party led by film star Vijay. How investor-friendly will debutant regimes be?
West Bengal polls: BJP retains Matua support despite SIR
India News: KOLKATA: Despite discontent within the Matua community over large-scale deletions under SIR, and the issue of citizenship certificates under CAA, the .
Zero gravity: TMC loses it all in 8 districts
India News: KOLKATA: BJP has delivered a sweeping blow to TMC across eight districts of Bengal — the scale of the victory underlining not just anti-incumbency, bu.
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 offere…
Welfare vs welfare: How BJP trumped Mamata’s ‘pro-woman’ appeal
India News: KOLKATA: A key pillar of Trinamool Congress’s electoral strength in West Bengal since 2011, women turned up to vote in higher numbers than men in this.
West Bengal verdict: Why Mamata tasted defeat when she put fish on plate?
India News: KOLKATA: Trinamool stoked the fear of Bengal’s identity facing a threat from BJP but found its own identity getting erased. When Mamata Banerjee made .