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After winning the BJP a brute majority in the 2026 Assam assembly polls, the question now is whether Himanta Biswa Sarma stands at par with chief ministers like Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis, who are widely regarded as disciplined Sangh loyalists and potential next generation leaders of the BJP in the post Modi-Shah era.

The BJP has significantly expanded its political footprint across India, achieving its first chief minister in nine states since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. This expansion, marked by recent victories in West Bengal and Odisha, transforms the party from a Hindi-heartland force into a dominant pan-India political machine, reflecting its governance model and increasing public acceptance.

The BJP, either on its own or in alliance, is in power in around 22 states, covering roughly 78% of India’s population. According to psephologist Sanjay Kumar, these figures reflect the party’s firm establishment of dominance in national politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP's historic victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, attributing the success to the hard work of party workers. He emphasized that these wins signify the triumph of Indian democracy and the Constitution, marking a new era of development and freedom from fear in Bengal.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accused West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee government of diverting state resources for "Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators" and urged her removal. He claimed BJP governments in Assam and Tripura have stopped such infiltration, while alleging it continues in West Bengal. Sarma warned that without removing Banerjee, "we will lose Bengal."

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims a list of Trinamool Congress workers targeted for arrest ahead of elections is circulating. She vowed to fight such cases in court, accusing the BJP of using central agencies to suppress her party. A PIL filed in Calcutta High Court alleges pre-emptive detention plans for TMC leaders and workers.

In Tripura, the ADC elections saw a remarkable 83% voter turnout, highlighting a keen public interest despite isolated incidents of unrest in the Sepahijala, Gomati, and West Tripura districts. Reports of bomb blasts and gunfire surfaced alongside claims of voter intimidation, causing tension in some areas.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma campaigned in West Bengal, presenting Assam's governance as a model. He criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for allegedly welcoming illegal immigrants and highlighted a perceived decline in Hindu population. Sarma also addressed issues like tea garden wages and the food debate, aiming to sway voters ahead of upcoming polls.

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The mother of the RG Kar rape-and-murder victim, now a BJP candidate, filed her nomination wearing a saree inscribed with 'Shaktirupena Sangsthita'. Accompanied by Smriti Irani and Biplab Deb, she visited a temple and led a rally, reiterating her call to oust the Trinamool Congress government.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that all infiltrators in Assam will be identified and deported within five years if the BJP returns to power. Addressing rallies, he linked the state's security to West Bengal elections and pledged to make Assam flood-free and increase tea workers' wages.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently, aiming to form its own government. He asserted the party's growing vote share and criticized the AAP government's performance on law and order, drugs, and corruption. Shah also pledged to enact a law against religious conversions if the BJP wins.

Bangladesh owes Tripura Rs 135 crore in electricity dues under a power trade agreement. Amid anti-India activities in Bangladesh, Tripura's power minister Ratan Lal Nath confirmed that payments have been regular. Tripura sells 100 MW of its generated 600 MW daily to Bangladesh at Rs 6.65 per unit, despite higher production costs.