State polls pose biggest challenge for BJP

BJP has won almost every state election over the last five years, thanks to PM Narendra Modi's popularity and a strong election campaign team.
BJP has won almost every state election over the last five years, thanks to PM Narendra Modi's popularity and a strong election campaign team.PHOTO: REUTERS
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Oct 13, 2018, 5:00 am SGT

Hard fight ahead for Modi's party to defend position against rival Congress in 3 states

Nirmala Ganapathy India Bureau Chief In New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will face its biggest challenge in the upcoming state elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where it is hoping to stave off a challenge from rival Congress.

The Election Commission has announced elections from Nov 12 to Dec 7 in these states, as well as two smaller states - Telangana and Mizoram. Election results will be out on Dec 11.

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