Narendra Modi’s BJP heads into tough election in India’s poorest state
Purge of voter rolls and caste issues have clouded closely fought poll in northern Bihar
Purge of voter rolls and caste issues have clouded closely fought poll in northern Bihar

Bihar poll solidifies prime minister’s control of northern Hindu heartland and helps it rebuild national momentum

The chief minister of Bihar was re-elected by a wide margin despite his obvious infirmity and stalled progress

BJP’s landslide election in West Bengal shows the prime minister’s ability to appeal to voters across the country

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Hindu nationalist party says it has toppled West Bengal’s leftwing chief minister after 15 years in power

Emboldened by political victories at home and facing high US tariffs, PM is preparing to embark on ‘big bang’ overhaul