The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country. Its defeated opponents accused it of cheating.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President Nitin Nabin addressed the nation to celebrate a landmark electoral performance, following the declaration of results on May 4, 2026. PM Modi characterized the 2026 election results as a "historic" turning point for Indian politics.

NEW DELHI- Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on May 4 hailed the party’s performance in the West Bengal Assembly elections, calling it a “historic moment” and crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the outcome.

BJP was leading or winning in 205 of the 293 seats where counting of votes was taking place in West Bengal.

A 2014 photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with actor-politician Vijay has resurfaced during Tamil Nadu election counting, sparking online speculation. The image has no confirmed political relevance today.

Besides West Bengal and Assam, the NDA is also likely to retain power in Puducherry.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Hindu nationalist party on Monday wrested control of the state of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key election. The Election Commission of India released partial results showing the Bharatiya Janata Party won at least 124 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly,

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday, expanding its influence and weakening its key rival half