Results for "West Bengal elections"
2 articlesSIR, yes SIR: How voter deletions impacted West Bengal elections
West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls removed approximately 12% of voters, with the description claiming this disproportionately affected minority communities and contributed to the BJP's electoral success in the state. The article frames this voter deletion exercise as a significant factor in a political shift.
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West Bengal election: The 'sun sets' for Mamata Banerjee
The BJP won a landslide victory in West Bengal elections, securing every seat in nine districts and ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year tenure as Chief Minister. This marks the BJP's first time coming to power in the state, representing a significant political shift in the region.
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