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BJP surges as Bengal flips and southern states swing TVK and Congress caught off guard
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
A surprise TVK entry shakes Tamil Nadu power balance
Assembly election results are redrawing India’s political map: Bengal sees a major BJP breach, Assam and Puducherry hold steady for the BJP, while Kerala reflects strong anti-incumbency energy. In the south, a sharp twist in Tamil Nadu’s race adds uncertainty, with Vijay’s TVK presence emerging as a key factor influencing how votes split between BJP and Congress.
- Bengal marks a decisive BJP breakthrough in the latest round
- Assam and Puducherry show BJP maintaining a firmer grip
- Kerala’s anti incumbency signals voter fatigue with incumbents
- Tamil Nadu’s contest tilts as Vijay’s TVK complicates vote shares
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