POLITICS

From ₹2,500 a month to MLA, Kalita Majhi rides BJP’s Bengal wave to power

Grassroots candidate’s stunning rise mirrors BJP’s sweeping mandate and a deep political shift in West Bengal.

After Bengal win, BJP weighs CM choices as Adhikari emerges as top contender

Mamata alleges Bhabanipur result rigged, cites assault agent removal and EVM lapses

Bengal win marked with symbolism as PM Modi dons traditional attire

Assembly Elections 2026: BJP expands in East, UDF wins Kerala, while TVK gains ground in Tamil Nadu

As BJP expands eastward and returns in Assam, Kerala swings back to the UDF while Tamil Nadu throws up a disruption, marking a decisive shift in political power across key states.

Saffron breakthrough in Bengal: How BJP scripted a historic win in Mamata Banerjee’s bastion

BJP’s first major victory in West Bengal is being attributed to a tightly coordinated campaign led by Amit Shah and a group of key strategists who combined booth-level execution with targeted political messaging.

Rangasamy sets record for fifth term as Puducherry CM; NDA edges toward majority

Veteran leader secures Thattanchavady seat with comfortable margin, as alliance led by AINRC gains ground but falls short of halfway mark in early trends

Mamata Banerjee alleges ‘fake numbers’ as BJP takes early lead in Bengal polls

With BJP leading in over 180 seats and TMC trailing, Mamata urges supporters to stay at counting centres, claiming trends will shift in later rounds.

Nandigram to Now: The Incident That Changed Bengal’s Electoral Politics Forever

From a violent land protest in 2007 to a historic regime change and evolving electoral patterns, Nandigram continues to shape how West Bengal votes and contests power