Battle of Assaye: Where Wellesley found two villages and a way
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After Bihar and Bengal, BJP turns focus to UP; what 2027 assembly elections mean for major parties
The BJP’s victories in Bihar and Bengal have given the party renewed confidence ahead of the UP elections despite a setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls
By Pratul Sharma
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