Modi's Party Gains in Bengal Amid Voter Audit Controversy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is making inroads in India's Bengal region, but faces criticism over an audit that removed nine million voters, many of them Muslim.

Fri Apr 24 2026

Hindu Right's Advance in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has been gaining ground in the Bengal region of India, a state once considered beyond its reach. This indicates a strengthening presence for the Hindu Right party in an area traditionally dominated by other political forces.

Controversy Over Voter Audit

Concurrent with these political shifts, a voter audit in India has sparked controversy, removing approximately nine million voters from the rolls. The fact that a significant number of the deleted voters are Muslim has led to widespread criticism.

*Source: NYTimes World (2026-04-24)*

Tags: #India #Modi #Bengal #Voter Audit #Hindu Right