In a electrifying display of confidence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a massive roadshow in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas on Friday, just a day after the first phase of assembly elections saw an unprecedented 90% voter turnout on 152 seats. Declaring the BJP’s path to power unstoppable, Shah predicted a sweeping majority victory, fueled by what he described as doubled public outrage against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The political winds have shifted dramatically in Bengal since 2021, according to Shah. During his interaction with the media, he emphasized how resentment towards Banerjee’s administration has intensified, creating a favorable environment for the BJP to seize control of the state.
Particular attention was drawn to the Bhawanipur constituency, where a fierce contest is underway between Banerjee herself and BJP stalwart Suvendu Adhikari. Shah exuded unwavering faith in a BJP triumph across the board, including this pivotal seat.
Shah didn’t hold back on Congress’s Rahul Gandhi, who accused Banerjee of indulging in divisive politics that inadvertently boosted BJP’s foothold. With a sharp retort, Shah mocked Gandhi for his late realization of the TMC’s strategies.
Addressing queries on AAP’s seven MPs joining BJP, Shah mentioned he was yet to watch their complete statement but was aware of their stated grievances. As Bengal gears up for the next phase on April 29 across 142 seats, with counts on May 4, the record first-phase polling is being hailed by BJP as a harbinger of transformative change. Shah’s event, pulsating with supporter energy, signals the party’s all-out offensive.
