Event Brief
Modi’s BJP takes control of West Bengal in key election
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Summary: BJP won at least 124 seats and led in 83 others in West Bengal’s assembly election, taking control.
WHO: Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
WHAT: BJP wrested control of West Bengal’s state assembly based on partial election results.
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 11:22 AM ET
WHERE: West Bengal, India
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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