Suvendu Adhikari emerged as the BJP’s choice for West Bengal Chief Minister after the party’s legislature meeting in Kolkata following its historic Assembly election victory.
PM Narendra Modi welcomes BJP crossing majority in West Bengal, calling it a historic mandate by the people.
PM Modi hails BJP’s majority in West Bengal, calling it a historic mandate and thanking voters across the state.
Bengal phase 1 and Tamil Nadu elections witness strong voter turnout, crossing 80% with largely peaceful polling.
Voter turnout crosses 50% in West Bengal phase 1 and Tamil Nadu as polling continues across key constituencies.
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal recorded steady voter turnout till 9 am as polling began across constituencies, with numbers expected to rise through the day.
With Assembly elections due in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam in 2026, the Congress is balancing optimism with internal challenges and alliance negotiations.