The keenly awaited results of the five Assembly elections are largely out. Given the trends as of 2 pm, and they are unlikely to change too dramatically from now, here’s a party-wise analysis of the verdict.
BJP solid:
The Narendra Modi and Amit Shah-led Bharatiya Janata Party is the clear winner in these polls. In four out of the five states, they have either routed the opposition ( like in UP) or improved their tally ( like in Manipur) despite not getting the outright majority. The only downer is the verdict in Punjab. But this verdict was on
BJP solid:
The Narendra Modi and Amit Shah-led Bharatiya Janata Party is the clear winner in these polls. In four out of the five states, they have either routed the opposition ( like in UP) or improved their tally ( like in Manipur) despite not getting the outright majority. The only downer is the verdict in Punjab. But this verdict was on

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