From Haryana to West Bengal – how PM Modi widened BJP’s footprint since 2014

The BJP has significantly expanded its political footprint across India, achieving its first chief minister in nine states since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. This expansion, marked by recent victories in West Bengal and Odisha, transforms the party from a Hindi-heartland force into a dominant pan-India political machine, reflecting its governance model and increasing public acceptance.