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West Bengal

Force Mamata

Sumit Mitra

Did her opponents underestimate her soft power?

The Leader Question

The choice between Suvendu Adhikari and Mukul Roy

Prashant Kishor: The Whiz

What’s next for the artist of elections?

The Five National Takeaways

Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, as different as they are, offer a bigger picture when considered together

The BJP Position

It is now established as a party of the Northeast and the only opposition in West Bengal

A Chequered Victory

West Bengal and Assam, important for ideological reasons, are less likely to play a role in BJP’s immediate future

Mamata to the Fore

After beating back Modi-Shah, will she be ready to lead the opposition nationally?

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