Modi’s Hindu Nationalists Conquer a Bastion of India’s Opposition
The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won legislative elections in West Bengal, ending 15 years of rule by Mamata Banerjee. The BJP's victory was marked by controversy, with Banerjee accusing Modi of manipulating the Election Commission and 'looting votes in more than 100 seats'.
The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won legislative elections in West Bengal, a state with over 100 million people. The BJP secured 208 seats out of 294, compared to just three seats a decade ago. The victory ended 15 years of rule by Mamata Banerjee, one of Modi's most outspoken critics. Banerjee accused Modi of manipulating the Election Commission and 'looting votes in more than 100 seats'. The Election Commission, currently led by an official with close ties to Modi, had rejected similar complaints. Banerjee lost her own seat to Suvendu Adhikari, a former ally who joined the BJP in 2020. The BJP's win in West Bengal is part of a broader winning streak in state elections, with gains also made in Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
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