International Media on Elections: The results of the assembly elections of four states and one union territory in India have attracted the attention of the international media. Major newspapers and media organizations around the world covered these results prominently, with a particular focus on the BJP’s victory in West Bengal and the success of actor Joseph Vijay’s party in Tamil Nadu.
From London to New York and from Islamabad to Dhaka, the international media gave prominent place to the election results. Prime Minister in most reports Narendra Modi The BJP-led Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in West Bengal was highlighted, eroding Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year-old stronghold.
Vijay’s entry became a topic of discussion in Tamil Nadu
The foreign media also gave prominence to Tamil superstar Joseph Vijay, who had formed the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party just two years earlier and ousted the now ruling DMK from power.
BBC report
BBC gave prominence to BJP’s victory in Bengal in its report. The article titled “Modi’s BJP conquers Bengal, one of India’s toughest political frontiers” said that this victory is one of the biggest achievements of Modi’s 12-year tenure. The report said that this is not just the defeat of the three-time government, but a major success for BJP’s expansion in Eastern India.
The Guardian
Britain’s leading newspaper The Guardian also focused on the results of Bengal. The report published titled “Narendra Modi’s BJP wins election in West Bengal for the first time” said that this victory will bring a big change in Indian politics and will prove to be a big blow to the opposition.
New York Times report
America’s New York Times in its report described BJP’s victory as ‘historic’. The report titled “Modi’s Hindu Nationalists Conquer a Bastion of India’s Opposition” said that BJP has created a new history by gaining power in such a big state for the first time. The report also mentioned Vijay’s success in Tamil Nadu and described it as the biggest surprise of the elections.
Washington Post analysis
Washington Post said that victory in Bengal will further strengthen Prime Minister Modi’s position. The report also said that despite forming the government with the help of allies after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, this victory will strengthen his political position. Besides, the defeat of the Left government by the Congress led opposition in Kerala was also said to be important.
coverage in pakistan
Pakistan’s newspaper Dawn also published an AFP report, which said that Modi’s party has won in the opposition stronghold of West Bengal. The report said that this victory will strengthen Modi’s position before the 2029 general elections.
Discussion in Bangladesh also
Dhaka Tribune of Bangladesh also published the same report, in which DMK’s defeat in Tamil Nadu and victory of Vijay’s party was described as a big blow. The report said that Chief Minister MK Stalin lost his seat and his party came second.