The results from Assam and Bengal go beyond simple victories and defeats, offering a glimpse into how the political mood of the East is quietly but decisively changing.
A fierce political confrontation has erupted between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over issues of identity, border infiltration, and linguistic rights, escalating tensions between the two neighbouring states headed for Assembly elections in 2026.