The post-24 LS phenomenon is not normal. Voters collectively, across this giant country, felt that they let their man down.
They're compensating ever since.
Therein lies the political phenomenon of Modi - reviled by many, adored by more. Such aura in his 13th yr is stunning.
With the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly elections in five states, the BJP now governs 17 states on its own, with Suvendu Adhikari becoming the party’s new Chief Minister in West Bengal.
The Congress now leads 4 states, with V. D. Satheesan taking office in Kerala, while C. Joseph Vijay of TVK becomes the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Meanwhile, the Chief Ministers of Assam and Puducherry remain unchanged, with Himanta Biswa Sarma and N. Rangasamy continuing in office.