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India News, 5th May Live: Election Aftermath, Iran-UAE Strikes, Gurgaon Property Crisis & More | May 5, 2026
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India News, 5th May Live: Election Aftermath, Iran-UAE Strikes, Gurgaon Property Crisis & More | May 5, 2026

The Indian Express·Express Web Desk·6 months ago
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The day after the historic five-state election results, political reverberations continue across India. Rahul Gandhi has criticized Congress leaders for “gloating” over Mamata Banerjee’s TMC loss in West Bengal, warning that the BJP’s victory represents a “big step” in “destroying democracy.” Meanwhile, Union Minister Chouhan has announced that key central schemes including VB-G RAM G and PMAY-G will now be implemented at a faster pace in Bengal.

In Tamil Nadu , DMK leader MK Stalin issued a defiant message to party workers after losing to TVK, pledging to “continue fighting for people’s demands as a strong Opposition.” The BJP is already drawing parallels between Bengal’s “Poriborton” (change) and its ambitions for “Badlaav” (transformation) in Punjab.

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