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UPDATED May 10, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET

May 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET

Modi’s Sweep in Key State Puts Spotlight on Voter Roll Purge

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Debate has erupted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party won a key state election, with questions about voter roll changes.

WHO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party

WHAT: A key state election landslide by Modi’s party sparked debate over voter roll purge changes.

WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 12:44 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Controversial changes to voter rolls were questioned as a factor in the result.

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

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Modi’s extraordinary comeback · May 9, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Narendra Modi’s comeback after BJP lost majority · May 9, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
India election results show deeper Hindu-Muslim divide · May 7, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
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's party takes control of West Bengal · May 5, 2026 at 3:02 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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