What we know about big wins for Modi's BJP in India's state elections - and why it matters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 206 out of 294 seats in the West Bengal state legislative assembly, its first victory in the state. The BJP and its coalition now govern 20 of India's 28 states.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scored a landmark victory in West Bengal state on May 4, winning 206 out of 294 seats in the legislative assembly. This is the BJP's first victory in the state, which has over 100 million people and was previously an opposition stronghold. The BJP also retained Assam and held Puducherry with its allies, bringing the total number of states it governs to 20 out of 28. The state elections were significant for the BJP, which lost its majority in the national parliament in June 2024. The results were seen as a barometer of national momentum ahead of the next general election in 2029. The BJP's win in West Bengal was attributed to a combination of factors, including its highly organised campaign machinery and anti-incumbent sentiment against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's administration.
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