General · 4 May 2026

Modi's Party Makes History With First Bengal Election Win

The BJP's victory in West Bengal on Monday ends Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule, marking the first time the party has ever won the state. By mid-afternoon, the BJP had won or was leading in 200 of 294 seats, against TMC's 87. Analysts say the result significantly strengthens Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national standing.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 May 2026 at 15:45

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