Modi Eyes Milestone Win as Key Indian States Begin Vote Counts

Bloomberg·May 4

Modi Eyes Milestone Win as Key Indian States Begin Vote Counts

May 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM UTCUpdated on May 4, 2026 at 2:55 AM UTCIndia began counting votes in several key states on Monday, providing a barometer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity in the face of heightened economic challenges.The stakes are particularly high in the eastern state of West Bengal, where Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking its first win against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has been in power for 15 years. Exit polls at the end of voting last week showed the BJP holding a slight edge over Banerjee’s party.

Bloomberg·May 4

Watch Indian States Begin Counting Votes in Key Elections - Bloomberg

Skip to content BloombergConnecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world For Customers SupportAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000 Company Communications Follow Products Industry Products Media Media Services Company Communications Follow Products Industry Products Media Media Services BloombergConnecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world For Customers SupportAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000 May 4th, 2026Indian States Begin Counting Votes in Key ElectionsVote counting is underway following polls across key regions in India. West Bengal is emerging as the main battleground and the outcome will test Prime Minister Modi's ability to expand beyond the core BJP base. Bloomberg's Sudhi Ranjan Sen reports.