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The recent Assembly elections in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry have reshaped the political landscape in India. The BJP retained power in Assam and Puducherry, while also achieving a significant victory in West Bengal. Tamil Nadu saw the emergence of a coalition government led by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, marking a notable shift in the state's political dynamics.
- ▪The BJP-led NDA retained governance in Assam and Puducherry.
- ▪The BJP won the West Bengal elections, with Suvendu Adhikari set to become the first BJP Chief Minister of the state.
- ▪Tamil Nadu's political scene changed with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam winning the most seats but falling short of a majority.
- ▪The Congress-led UDF defeated the CPI(M)-led LDF in Kerala, ending their long-standing rule.
- ▪Currently, the BJP or NDA governs 20 States and two Union Territories in India.
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The results of the recently-concluded Assembly elections in four States (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Assam) and the Union Territory of Puducherry marked a shift in the political footprint of the country. While the results in Assam and Puducherry saw the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) retain governance, the BJP swept the West Bengal elections with Suvendu Adhikari set to become the first BJP Chief Minister of Bengal.In Tamil Nadu, the political drama unfolded with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), founded by actor C. Joseph Vijay, winning the most number of seats (108) and falling short of the majority by ten seats.
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