GANGTOK, April 25 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista dropped a political bombshell today, forecasting a massive BJP victory of 170 to 180 seats in West Bengal’s Assembly polls. The confident prediction, made at Burtuk Helipad post-review of PM Modi’s Sikkim visit logistics, underscores a dramatic turnaround in public mood.
Joining Bista was BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal, immersed in syncing arrangements for the PM’s April 27-28 schedule, coinciding with Sikkim’s 50-year statehood celebrations. The events promise a blend of grandeur and significance, drawing national eyes to the northeastern gem.
Bista didn’t mince words with the press: West Bengal is rallying behind BJP in droves. Citing first-phase polls on 152 seats with over 92% turnout, he projected wins in nearly 110 constituencies. Factors fueling this wave include deep-seated anger over corruption, youth migration due to job scarcity, and unresolved public woes from past administrations.
Demographic shifts in border areas are acting as a catalyst, swaying voter preferences decisively. On local fronts, Bista held firm to hopes of a constitutional political solution for Darjeeling and Dooars by 2026.
Lauding PM Modi’s impending visit as epoch-making, Bista emphasized its alignment with Sikkim’s golden jubilee and developmental narrative. With BJP heavyweights like Sambit Patra on-site, every detail from public meets to official functions is being meticulously orchestrated. This visit, Bista noted, symbolizes national recognition of Sikkim’s progress and instills immense pride among locals, potentially amplifying BJP’s regional momentum.
