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Election results 2026: How BJP beat anti-incumbency, one state at a time even as rivals lagged

Election results 2026: How BJP beat anti-incumbency, one state at a time even as rivals lagged

Vivek Dubey / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 10:24 IST

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Election results 2026: How BJP beat anti-incumbency, one state at a time even as rivals lagged

NEW DELHI: As the results of the 2026 assembly elections began to emerge, a familiar tune returned to Indian politics. Not loud or unexpected, but recognisable. Something that has been building since the 2024 Lok Sabha verdict.Each election has followed a similar rhythm. The BJP has consistently (from Harayana to Maharashtra and now, Assam) managed to shake off the anti-incumbency, not only defending its government but also winning a greater mandate.

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About the AuthorVivek Dubey

A digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. Closely tracks foreign affairs and international politics. Fondness for precise language and clever headlines. When not editing news, he is usually refining a turn of phrase.

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