Modi’s BJP Retains Power in Gujarat in Landslide Victory
- Congress wins Himachal Pradesh assembly polls ending BJP rule
- Elections took place amid inflation, unemployment concerns
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party won a landslide election in his home turf Gujarat, showing his appeal with voters remains intact despite higher living costs.
The victory in the western state of Gujarat will help the 72-year-old leader build momentum for national elections due in less than 18 months. Modi is looking to extend his time as prime minister for a third term then.