Modi’s party is set to take control of West Bengal in key election, dealing a blow to opposition

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NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party is poised to wrest control of the state of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key local election. The Election Commission of India released partial results, showing Bharatiya Janata Party ahead in at least 190 seats in the 294-member West Bengal state legislature. Final results are expected Monday evening. The outcome marks a significant breakthrough for Modi’s party, which had tried for years to dislo