BJP’s Bengal Victory: How Modi & Shah Outplayed TMC

BJP’s Bengal victory: How Modi & Shah outplayed TMC

The BJP has secured a historic mandate in West Bengal, ousting the ruling Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in the state after 15 years. Hindustan Times’ Executive Editor Shishir Gupta explains why the BJP’s Bengal triumph is historic, what it means for the state & the neighbouring regions and what it means for the opposition INDI bloc in the days ahead. Watch this video for all the details.

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