Source: Deutsche Welle [German state media]
“Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has celebrated what he called ‘a spectacular mandate’ given to his ruling Hindu nationalist BJP. West Bengal had been an opposition stronghold, but the BJP is now poised to govern the state for the first time. Partial results released by the Election Commission of India showed the BJP ahead in at least 190 seats in the 294-member state legislature. … Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, is set to win Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Assembly elections, signaling a significant political shift in the state With the majority of votes counted, the TVK is well ahead of the incumbent DMK and the BJP-supported AIDMK — both alliances made up of established parties.” (05/04/26)
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