Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers

West Bengal's electorate, one of India's largest, has chosen a new government. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a significant breakthrough in the state, marking the completion of its long march into eastern India. This victory is seen as a major achievement for the BJP, ending the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee. The outcome is considered the culmination of a decade-long political project, with the BJP's victory making it the dominant party in the state.