There are big numbers, and there are smaller strands. Some of the smaller strands from these elections show a high rate of retention of seats by the BJP, not enough close contests to make a difference to the overall result, and more women in legislative assemblies.

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       The results

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       The margins, UP breakup and the turnover

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       The key candidates

       Three of the five sitting chief ministers won their electoral battles, with Manipur's N. Biren Singh and UP's Adityanath garnering more than 60% vote. In Punjab, Charanjit Singh Channi's decision to contest two seats didn't pay: he lost both.

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       The key candidates

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