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Modi in Bengali dhoti after BJP clean sweep reshapes West Bengal politics for first time
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
A traditional Bengali look signals a bigger political break
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a traditional Bengali dhoti at BJP headquarters after the party’s decisive West Bengal win. With the BJP poised to form its first government and end the TMC’s 15-year rule, the victory marks a major political swing. The BJP’s vote share is reported to have surged substantially, underscoring the scale of change.
- Modi wore a traditional Bengali dhoti at BJP headquarters
- BJP is set to form its first West Bengal government
- TMC’s 15-year rule is ending after a decisive loss
- BJP’s vote share reportedly surged significantly
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