With the West Bengal Assembly elections approaching, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed optimism about the BJP securing a majority, mentioning the potential for a two-thirds win. He highlighted a history of fear and violence in the state over the past 15 years and emphasized the need for change. Singh also assured women voters of implementing the Women’s Reservation Bill for increased representation.
Singh criticized the Trinamool Congress and other opposition parties for opposing the Women’s Reservation Bill. He anticipated a strong response from women voters in the upcoming elections. West Bengal is gearing up for a two-phase Assembly election covering all 294 constituencies, a departure from the previous multi-phase polls, with voting scheduled for April 23 and April 29, and results expected on May 4.
The upcoming election in West Bengal signifies a shift from the traditional multi-phase polls to a streamlined two-phase process. This change is attributed to improved administrative planning and heightened security measures. The state has witnessed a significant alteration in its electoral pattern, moving from a single-phase election in 2001 to multi-phase polls, culminating in the current two-phase election for 2021.
