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All India Trinamool Congress’s defeat in West Bengal reflects a deep organisational collapse, with weakened mid-level leadership and centralisation under Mamata Banerjee aiding Bharatiya Janata Party’s decisive surge
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In West Bengal, shifting women voter sentiment and higher cash-transfer promises by the Bharatiya Janata Party may have dented All India Trinamool Congress’s support, signalling a move beyond welfare schemes toward governance concerns
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Raghav Chadha and fellow MPs met Droupadi Murmu alleging misuse of Punjab state machinery after joining Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming harassment, while urging protection of constitutional rights amid escalating political tensions
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BJP ended its Kerala assembly drought by winning three seats and finishing second in six constituencies, improving vote share in key areas like Thiruvalla, Palakkad, and Attingal, though it still trailed UDF’s dominant 102-seat victory over LDF’s 35
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Raghav Chadha and other BJP Rajya Sabha MPs met President Droupadi Murmu alleging Punjab AAP government misuse of resources against defectors Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann also planned meeting over alleged illegal defection of seven MPs amid escalating political confrontation row
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Narendra Modi hailed BJP’s victory in West Bengal and NDA wins in Assam and Puducherry, calling it a triumph of governance. He congratulated UDF in Kerala and Vijay’s TVK for strong Tamil Nadu performance
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RSS sources claimed the organisation carried out extensive voter awareness campaigns and grassroots outreach across West Bengal ahead of the Assembly polls. BJP leaders acknowledged the contribution of RSS volunteers, saying they helped strengthen the party’s strategy and voter connect
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Chathanoor delivered a key win for the BJP as B.B. Gopakumar defeated CPI’s R. Rajendran by 4,002 votes. The result, alongside a close fight in Nemom, signals a BJP resurgence in Kerala’s evolving political landscape
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Kazhakootam saw a razor-thin BJP win as V. Muraleedharan defeated CPI(M)’s Kadakampally Surendran by 265 votes. Along with victories in Nemom and Chathanoor, the BJP recorded its strongest Kerala Assembly performance yet
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In Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, Mamata Banerjee’s lead over Suvendu Adhikari narrowed to 7,184 votes after 12 rounds, reflecting sharp swings in a high-stakes contest with eight rounds of counting still remaining
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Mamata Banerjee alleged a BJP–Election Commission “game plan” during West Bengal vote counting, urged TMC workers to stay vigilant, claimed suppressed leads and irregularities, while early trends showed BJP ahead, though officials said results may shift as counting progresses
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Mamata Banerjee urged TMC workers to stay at counting centres as early trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in West Bengal. She alleged irregularities by the Election Commission while asserting her party remains in contention
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National Democratic Alliance leads in 98 Assam seats, with Bharatiya Janata Party dominating trends. Himanta Biswa Sarma is ahead, while Congress trails significantly as vote counting continues across 126 constituencies
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed Trinamool Congress counting agents to demand recounts in booths where BJP leads by 500–700 votes, stressing vigilance and overnight presence near centres ahead of counting.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party accused Arvind Kejriwal of vendetta politics after FIRs against Sandeep Pathak. BJP alleged misuse of Punjab Police, while AAP faced setback as seven MPs defected to BJP
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The BJP and Congress slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after allegations surfaced that he appeared drunk inside the Assembly. Leaders accused Mann of hypocrisy, citing his pledge to make Punjab free of intoxication, while also claiming his conduct tarnishes the state’s image.
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Suvendu Adhikari accused Mamata Banerjee of “dramabazi” over her visit to a counting centre, dismissing EVM tampering claims and asserting BJP will win as tensions escalate ahead of result day
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BJP leaders accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of panicking ahead of the Assembly election results after she raised concerns over EVM tampering at a Kolkata strong room. BJP leaders claimed the Trinamool Congress was preparing excuses for a possible defeat
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Manoj Kumar Agarwal warned of strict action against disruptions during West Bengal vote counting, asserting robust security and preparedness, while dismissing EVM tampering allegations raised by Mamata Banerjee ahead of results
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Congress on Friday slammed the BJP government over the steep Rs 993 hike in commercial LPG prices, alleging insensitivity to common citizens and small businesses, and criticised the Centre for failing to cushion global energy shock triggered by the West Asia conflict