New Delhi, May 4 -- Jhargam, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi savoured Bengal's iconic snack 'jhalmuri', is likely to witness a change of guard. This prompted several on social media to ask, "[Is this the] Impact of PM Modi eating Jhalmuri?"

All eyes were on West Bengal on Monday, where cultural dynamics played a key role in the high-stakes electoral battle. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been a vocal proponent of preserving the regional identity, language, and "culture" of Bengal. However, early trends show the tables turning.

As the counting of votes for the West Bengal Election was underway on Monday (May 4), Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate took a comfortable lead over the incumbent Trinamool Congress' (TMC) in the Jhargram ...