With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India.

The victory of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political party in state polls dispels worries about his waning popularity, analysts said.

India’s Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could also trigger a sweeping redrawing of electoral boundaries and heighten political tensions.

The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country. Its defeated opponents accused it of cheating.

(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that BJP and its allies on course to control 20 states and not 22 states out of 28) By Krishna N. Das and Tora Agarwala NEW DELHI, May 4 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party was set on Monday to record substantial victories in state elections,

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rival Mamata Banerjee refused to resign as West Bengal’s chief minister a day after she was defeated by the ruling party in state elections, alleging the polls were manipulated.

Trump Congratulates PM Modi on Historic, Decisive Election Mandate

By Shilpa Jamkhandikar and Sakshi Dayal MUMBAI, May 4 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday, expanding its influence and weakening its main rival half way into his third term in office.