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The Congress’ fallout in Tamil Nadu could finally push the long-discussed ‘Federal Front’ from theory into political reality

Amit Shah announced that infiltration and cattle smuggling would end in West Bengal under the BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari. He hailed the electoral victory as a national security milestone and criticised the outgoing TMC regime’s governance

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the Assembly, ending Mamata Banerjee’s tenure as Chief Minister after BJP’s 2026 election victory. Despite refusing resignation traditions and retaining the CM title on social media, comparisons emerged with late ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s graceful 2011 resignation after Left Front’s defeat

Mamata Banerjee should seek legal and institutional remedies to address concerns over the electoral process instead of obstructing constitutional mechanisms

Following Trinamool Congress election defeat, several advisers to Mamata Banerjee resigned, including economist Abhirup Sarkar and former bureaucrats, amid her refusal to accept results and claims that many seats were “stolen” in West Bengal

Kishore Datta resigned from his post for the second time, submitting his resignation to R. N. Ravi, marking another legal leadership change in West Bengal under successive administrations

Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a sweeping victory in West Bengal, overturning All India Trinamool Congress dominance through anti-incumbency, organisational overhaul, and strategic voter consolidation, resulting in a major political realignment in the state

After the All India Trinamool Congress lost power and Mamata Banerjee was defeated in Bhabanipur, barricades outside her Harish Chatterjee Street residence in West Bengal were partially removed, signalling reduced security

Mamata Banerjee refused to resign after the TMC’s defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, alleging that the verdict was the result of a conspiracy and irregularities in counting. She also accused the Election Commission of working in favour of the BJP

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

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

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s landmark debut in Tamil Nadu and BJP’s breakthrough in West Bengal signal a major political shift in India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP’s West Bengal poll win reflects people’s rejection of fear, appeasement and support to infiltrators. He termed it a historic mandate, crediting party workers’ sacrifices and expressing confidence in fulfilling public aspirations

Rahul Gandhi spoke with Mamata Banerjee, M K Stalin, and Vijay after election results, congratulating the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for its strong debut performance across states

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

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

Samantha Ruth Prabhu wished Trisha Krishnan on her birthday, calling her an “indomitable force.” The Vishwambhara team released Trisha’s first-look poster, while Chiranjeevi confirmed the film’s summer 2026 release amid ongoing VFX-driven production delays.

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

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

The counting of votes is set to begin in four key states — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam — on the morning of May 4. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s TMC battles the BJP’s growing influence while Tamil Nadu’s contest was disrupted by actor Vijay’s new party. Kerala faces a historic test as Pinarayi Vijayan’s LDF seeks a third consecutive term. Meanwhile, Assam appears set to deliver the BJP-led NDA a third straight victory under Himanta Biswa Sarma.