West Bengal elects 42 lawmakers, the third-highest of all Indian states. Modi's ruling alliance is likely to win a majority in parliament, two exit polls showed, after voting in the mammoth general election ended on Sunday. The main opposition Congress party and other regional blocs concentrated on the government's economic mismanagement and inability to create jobs in their attempt to win voters. However, the campaign turned increasingly personal and vitriolic in the final stages and clashes between rival groups marred polling in West Bengal. "To me, this election is very much a battle between voter accountability and party organisation," Sircar said.

Source: bd News24 May 19, 2019 15:00 UTC