India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal - World
Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister, claimed a record victory in the West Bengal state elections for his Hindu nationalist party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP secured a majority of seats and is expected to strengthen its position ahead of the 2029 general election. The results were met with celebrations by party leaders and supporters, while scuffles broke out at some counting centers. In Tamil Nadu, veteran politician MK Stalin lost his seat to a new party led by actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay. The Congress party won in Kerala, ousting the ruling Communists.
6 MAY 2026
— Al Jazeera
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— The Dawn
Mamata Banerjee, the West Bengal chief minister, refused to resign despite her party's defeat in the state elections, citing alleged election rigging.
— The Hindu
Following three post-election deaths, the Chief Election Commissioner directed West Bengal authorities to implement zero tolerance for violence.
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