Trump congratulates Modi on BJP West Bengal election victory
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Updated · Hindustan Times · May 5
Trump congratulates Modi on BJP West Bengal election victory
3 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · May 5
The White House said Trump called the win “historic” and “decisive” after BJP took 206 of 294 seats, far above the effective majority mark of 147.
Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress won 80 seats, and her refusal to resign does not stop BJP from forming West Bengal's first state government.
Attention has shifted to the chief minister choice, with Suvendu Adhikari seen as frontrunner, after a campaign driven by anti-incumbency, local messaging and BJP's effort to shake off the outsider label.
After a 15-year rule, what is next for Mamata Banerjee and her party following their decisive electoral defeat?
How did the removal of 9 million voters from electoral rolls shape the BJP's historic win in West Bengal?
With promises of CAA and a Uniform Civil Code, how will the BJP's first government reshape West Bengal's identity?
BJP Secures Over Two-Thirds Majority in West Bengal, Marking Political Realignment and Modi's Consolidation
Overview
In May 2026, the BJP achieved a historic victory in West Bengal, securing a two-thirds majority and ending the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. This breakthrough was driven by a strong voter management system, widespread anti-incumbency sentiment, and a campaign focused on development and moderated communal appeals. The win marked a major political shift, elevating Prime Minister Modi's national authority and strengthening India-US relations, highlighted by Donald Trump's prompt congratulations. However, the election sparked controversy over voter roll revisions and counting irregularities, fueling opposition claims of unfairness. Looking ahead, the BJP plans citizenship verification policies that may deepen communal tensions and reshape regional politics.