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Modi celebrates BJP breakthrough as party set to form government in West Bengal for first time
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
First time BJP claims top job in West Bengal
BJP’s major wins in Assam and West Bengal have prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hail what he calls people’s power and good governance. With results pointing to the party forming the government in West Bengal for the first time, the outcome is being framed as a historic political shift, with Modi celebrating the momentum across the region.
- BJP records significant victories in Assam and West Bengal
- Modi credits people’s power and good governance
- West Bengal set for BJP government formation for first time
- Result seen as a historic political breakthrough for the party
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