Did SIR exercise win West Bengal for the BJP?
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Summary
So what really won West Bengal for the BJP? The answer is an extremely powerful anti-incumbency wave which has communal polarisation tailwinds.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right