""Victories and defeats are part of democracy and am proud that we fought the good fight," Sagarika Ghose, a member of Parliament from the TMC party, told DW. "Contrary to the media stereotypes, Mamata Banerjee was an excellent chief minister and delivered a safe, developing and plural Bengal.""
""We have crossed the Rubicon. West Bengal has been breached," BJP spokesperson Shazia Ilmi told DW. "The verdict demonstrates that the BJP's core formula religious identity combined with...""
The BJP achieved a significant electoral victory in West Bengal, winning 206 out of 294 assembly seats. This result signifies a major political shift in a state previously resistant to the party's influence. Mamata Banerjee, the TMC leader and three-term chief minister, lost her own seat amid anti-incumbency sentiments related to corruption and economic issues. Modi's campaign focused on economic development and welfare benefits, which resonated with voters, marking a substantial boost for the BJP's political presence in India.
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