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Modi’s party wins majority in New Delhi polls, first time in 27 years

Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party, Bharatiya Janata Party, won 48 seats in Delhi's 70-member assembly, marking its first victory in 27 years.
The Aam Aadmi Party, led by Arvind Kejriwal, secured only 22 seats, losing its governance since 2015.
Kejriwal and his deputy lost their seats despite strong support for their welfare policies, highlighting a significant political shift.
Modi stated, 'We accept the mandate of the people with great humility,' acknowledging the BJP's victory after a challenging national election last year.

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Modi’s party wins key Delhi elections days ahead of Trump meeting

The NewsIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party decidedly won Delhi’s state elections, regaining power in the capital after 27 years.The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party used “hope and handouts” to successfully oust the incumbent anti-corruption party, which faced graft allegations, political commentator Neerja Chowdhury argued.The win marks a rebound for Modi after the BJP failed to secure an outright majority in national elections …

13 days ago·New York, United States

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Le Monde

Narendra Modi's party regains power in New Delhi after 27 years of absence

After the half-tone victory of the Hindu nationalists in the parliamentary elections of spring 2024, their return to control of the capital indicates that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity remains intact.

13 days ago·Paris, France

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Asia Sentinel

Modi's BJP Gains Control of Delhi After 27-Year Gap

By: John ElliottPhoto from AFPNarendra Modi’s political position as India’s prime minister received a significant boost yesterday (February 9) when his Bharatiya Janata Party won a resounding victory in polls for Delhi’s state assembly. It is the BJP’s third state assembly election victory since last April’s general election, which forced the party into an active coalition with smaller parties. That was a serious personal setback for Modi and le…

13 days ago·Hong Kong

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CNN

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Modi’s party returns to power in Indian capital for first time in 27 years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party won elections in the sprawling megacity of Delhi for the first time in 27 years on Saturday, defeating one of his most prominent critics in a much-needed boost after losing its national majority last year.

13 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Malay Mail

Indian PM Narendra Modi’s BJP wins election in capital after 27 years out of power

NEW DELHI, Feb 9 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party yesterday regained power in the nation’s capital for the first time in 27 years, a boost for the Hindu-nationalist leader after a disappointing national election last year. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party won 48 of the 70 seats in the Delhi capital district, well ahead of the 22 for the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of Arvind Kejriwal, a fierce critic of Modi, data from the Election…

14 days ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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