A day after the two-phased Assembly polls in West Bengal, BJP President Samik Bhattacharya stated that the Bengali diaspora is eager for a change to restore the state’s identity, which he claims has been “destroyed” by the Trinamool Congress. He emphasized the significance of a violence-free election with a remarkable voter turnout, unprecedented in the history of independent India.
The polling percentage in the second phase of elections for 142 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal on April 29 reached 92.47% by midnight, resulting in a record high overall average of 92.85% in the two phases. Bhattacharya highlighted that the election was not just about a change in government or leadership but a crucial shift to revive Bengal’s dignity, culture, business, and education that had allegedly suffered under the Trinamool Congress.
According to Bhattacharya, the people of West Bengal had already anticipated this change three months prior. He stressed the importance of the government’s commitment to ensuring peaceful elections in the state, contrasting the election culture in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh with that of West Bengal, expressing disappointment in the latter’s situation.
The focus of the people this time, as per the Bengal BJP chief, was on a comprehensive transformation of the state. He noted that the desire for change extended beyond residents of West Bengal to the entire Bengali diaspora, encompassing individuals with connections to the state, irrespective of their current residence.
Addressing allegations of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines in several booths, Bhattacharya termed it a serious accusation and reported multiple complaints lodged with the Election Commission for review. While refraining from commenting on exit polls favoring the BJP, he exuded confidence in the party’s potential for a resounding victory in the state.
