India's BJP sweeps state elections, reshapes political landscape

May 5, 2026 · 12 sources · 4 regions

The BJP secured historic victories in West Bengal, Assam, and other state elections, marking major political shifts including the party's first West Bengal government and defeats of opposition dynastic figures. Results signal consolidation of Modi's electoral dominance.

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The BJP wins big in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Results at a glance The Hindu · India
In Assam, BJP wave topples sons of three former CMs The Hindu · India
Modi clinches big wins as opponents ousted in India state polls The Straits Times Asia · Southeast Asia
Assam poll verdict rejection of blue blood politics: Himanta Biswa Sarma The Hindu · India
India news: West Bengal wakes to a new political reality Deutsche Welle · Germany
What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy Al Jazeera English · Middle East
Assembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode The Hindu · India
‘Thalapathy’ Vijay: A commander leads the charge The Hindu · India
TVK captures DMK’s citadel The Hindu · India
Put petty politics aside; it's not about one party, but India: Rahul on TMC's loss in polls The Hindu · India
Will of the people is supreme, says Mahua Moitra after BJP's victory in West Bengal The Hindu · India
BJP 'hijacked' democracy, Punjab will stop their 'vijay rath': Kejriwal The Hindu · India

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