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INDIA bloc reels after assembly poll blows shaking unity and future of key partners

Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
INDIA bloc reels after assembly poll blows shaking unity and future of key partners

One alliance partner won big while others faltered hard

The INDIA bloc has suffered major setbacks in recent assembly elections, with Congress, TMC, DMK and the Left all facing defeats across multiple states. The only notable win cited is Congress’s UDF in Kerala, intensifying fears about cracks in bloc cohesion. Analysts say the results could reshape alliances and planning ahead of the next political battles.

  • INDIA bloc partners saw widespread assembly poll setbacks
  • Congress’s UDF victory in Kerala stands out as the lone bright spot
  • Defeats across major parties raise questions on alliance unity
  • The outcomes may force strategic readjustments ahead
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