Modi’s party poised for big wins in Indian state elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to return to power in the eastern state for the third straight term and is ahead in West Bengal based on counting trends. The BJP has campaigned extensively in the state, focusing on "illegal immigration" from Bangladesh and the weak local economy. Trends released by the Election Commission of India show the ruling party leading in 176 out of 294 seats in West Bengal, with the BJP chief expressing confidence of a win.