New Govt, Old Glory: West Bengal
May 2026 gave West Bengal a new govt after 15 years. But Bengal's old glory - from Sundarbans to Tagore - isn't going anywhere. West Bengal Current Fact :- ✔️ Who won the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026? BJP won with a two-thirds majority, ending 15 years of TMC rule. This is the first time since 1972 that a major national party will govern Bengal. The results mark Bengal’s shift to the right after decades of Left and TMC dominance. ✔️ Why is BJP’s win in Bengal considered historic? Three reasons: 1. First time BJP captured Bengal 2. First time since 1972 that Bengal + Centre have the same ruling party 3. Breaks the trend since 1977 where Lok Sabha winner also won the next Vidhan Sabha ✔️ What happened after the 2026 election results? A Post-poll violence was reported. TMC alleged attacks on its offices in Tollygunge, Kasba, Beleghata, and Howrah. Both BJP and TMC blamed each other for the clashes. ✔️ How did West Bengal perform in tourism in 2024? ...