Is West Bengal a Bigger Test for Modi's BJP or the Opposition?
India’s state election in West Bengal has emerged as a critical political test for Modi’s BJP as well as opposition parties.
The outcome matters especially as the BJP seeks to expand beyond its northern strongholds, while regional parties face a high‑stakes fight for political survival.
Political analyst and commentator Arati Jerath joined Haslinda Amin and Menaka Doshi on Insight with Haslinda Amin to assess what is at stake and how the vote could shape India’s political landscape. (Source: Bloomberg)
Record turnout in Bengal polls
- ‘Crushed temple of democracy’: PM Modi slams Bengal govt, warns TMC ‘goons’ they have ‘no place to hide after May 4’ Times Of India —
- 'Will win 110 seats in phase-1': Amit Shah predicts BJP sweep after record turnout in Bengal polls Times Of India —
- 92.8% turnout in Bengal highest ever in state; 2nd highest ever in any state/Lok Sabha poll Times Of India —
- Special intensive voting: Record 92.6% turnout in West Bengal phase 1 after 9.4% SIR cut Times Of India —
- 'Don’t want power, want BJP’s destruction in Delhi': Mamata Banerjee ups ante amid Bengal polls Times Of India —