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Amit Shah wins West Bengal as BJP ends Mamata Banerjee 15 year rule
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
The plan was built around Hindu consolidation and welfare promises
Amit Shah’s forecast of Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in West Bengal has come true, with the BJP ending her 15-year rule. The victory signals a major political shift in eastern India. Shah’s campaign reportedly poured significant resources into the state, leaning on Hindu consolidation strategies alongside welfare promises to broaden support beyond BJP’s usual pockets.
- BJP victory ends Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule in West Bengal
- Amit Shah’s earlier prediction is described as strikingly accurate
- Campaign strategy emphasized Hindu consolidation and welfare promises
- Result expands BJP’s influence beyond traditional strongholds
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