The BJP under Narendra Modi is broadening its national footprint while India's opposition remains fragmented and unable to form a unified challenge. State elections over the next few years will determine whether this structural advantage extends BJP's grip on power well past 2030.

1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs

India's BJP is on course for a historic win in West Bengal, a state long held by Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. A victory would mark a major shift in Indian politics, expanding BJP's reach into eastern India and weakening a key national opposition voice.

1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories

Modi's BJP has made significant inroads into West Bengal, one of India's most politically resistant states long held by Mamata Banerjee's TMC. The gains could reduce BJP's dependence on Hindi-belt states and pressure TMC's national ambitions ahead of future elections.

1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories

India's assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala have produced major shifts, with the BJP poised to govern West Bengal and a film star-backed party winning big in Tamil Nadu. The outcomes will influence national political calculations ahead of future Lok Sabha contests.

1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government