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UPDATED May 10, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET

May 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET

Modi's party takes control of West Bengal

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Modi's party won control of India's West Bengal in a key state election.

WHO: Modi's party

WHAT: Modi's party took control of West Bengal after the state election.

WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM ET

WHERE: India

WHY: The election result strengthened Modi's political position midway through his third term.

How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)

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Modi’s West Bengal win brings him closer to an opposition-free India · May 6, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
4 killed in post-poll unrest in West Bengal · May 6, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Donald Trump hails Modi after ‘historic, decisive win’ · May 5, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
West Bengal election win boosts Modi’s BJP · May 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Modi party wins West Bengal state election · May 5, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Mamata Banerjee rejects loss, alleges rigged West Bengal poll · May 5, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Modi’s party wins historic state polls, analysts say · May 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Modi claims victory in West Bengal election · May 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
Modi’s BJP takes control of West Bengal in key election · May 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
BJP wins first-ever election in West Bengal · May 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Modi's party set to gain in Indian state elections · May 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET

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