"Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was expected to return to power in the eastern state of Assam for the third straight term and was ahead in West Bengal, based on counting trends on the Election Commission website on Monday."
"Trends released by the Election Commission of India on Monday showed the ruling party leading in 176 out of 294 seats in West Bengal."
"Banerjee, speaking before the count, insisted her party would win. The BJP is not coming. Take my word for it, she said."
"Al Jazeera's Neha Poonia, reporting from New Delhi, said that based on its early leads that have come in, the BJP is heading for a big win, which would be a huge upset for Banerjee."
The BJP is projected to win in Assam and lead in West Bengal, significantly impacting the opposition's strength. Modi's party aims to expand influence in states held by rivals, addressing economic challenges and foreign policy issues. Extensive campaigning focused on illegal immigration and local economic weaknesses under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a prominent opposition figure. The BJP's lead in West Bengal marks a potential shift in governance, as the party has never held power there, while Banerjee remains confident of her party's success.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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