The 2026 assembly polls in India brought significant political changes. The BJP won 207 seats in West Bengal, ending Mamata Banerjee's rule. In Tamil Nadu, actor C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 108 seats. In Kerala, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) had one of its worst performances. The BJP and its allies now have 22 of 31 chief ministers across states and Union territories. The BJP's dominance in eastern India has been assembled over two years. The BJP's strategy included doubling welfare offers, targeted messaging on law and order, and a focus on illegal immigration. In Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma helped the National Democratic Alliance win 102 seats. The opposition is urged to pool resources. With the BJP winning Bengal, it will take longer to get a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha. The opposition faces challenges. The focus will remain on younger leaders. The opposition has found some solace in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.