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Democracy, not fear, won: PM hails historic mandate
Following BJP’s first-ever win in West Bengal and victories in Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised democracy and vowed development-focused action. He spoke from the BJP headquarters in Delhi, highlighting peaceful elections and calling for unity over division. The results expanded BJP governance to 20 states and two union territories.
Why It Matters
The results indicate a significant shift in regional politics in India, reinforcing the BJP’s expansion beyond its traditional strongholds and shaping national policy priorities.
Timeline
6 Events
News article published reporting results
May 5, 2026
The article reporting the election results and Modi's remarks was published.
Kerala: Congress-led UDF comes to power, ousting LDF
May 4, 2026
In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) came to power, defeating the incumbent Left Democratic Front (LDF) government for the first time in two terms.
Tamil Nadu: TVK defeats DMK; NDA-AIADMK third
May 4, 2026
In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay's TVK dislodged the DMK, while the AIADMK-led NDA finished in third place, reshaping state-level political dynamics.
Puducherry: AINRC-led alliance wins UT election
May 4, 2026
The All India NR Congress (AINRC)-led alliance won the election in Union Territory Puducherry, expanding BJP-led coalition influence in the region.
Assam: BJP to form government for third consecutive term
May 4, 2026
PM Modi highlighted the BJP's win in Assam as part of the party's broader success, noting that the party is set to form the government for a third time in a row, marking a significant achievement in the state's political history.
West Bengal: BJP wins for the first time; Modi calls it democracy triumph
May 4, 2026
West Bengal declared results showing BJP's historic victory—the party's first in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed supporters at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, saying 'Democracy won, not fear' and promising action on safety of women, youth employment, migration, Ayushman Bharat, and infiltrators in the first cabinet meeting. He hailed the vote as a festival of democracy, noted there was no violence during polling, and described the outcome as a new chapter in Bengal's destiny, with 'vibhajan nahi, vishwas' and calls for unity.