Early results from India's state assembly elections show significant shifts in traditional political strongholds.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP appears poised to take control of West Bengal for the first time, while in Tamil Nadu, a party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay has emerged ahead of established political forces.
The elections were overshadowed by controversy after more than 9 million voters were reportedly removed from the electoral rolls, prompting allegations of manipulation that authorities have denied.
Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez reports.
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