Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party's historic victory in West Bengal, saying democracy has won over fear. The party's win marks a first for the BJP in the state and demonstrates people's trust in the democratic process and politics of performance.
Modi promised to address key concerns such as women's safety, youth employment, and migration, and to implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. He also vowed to take action against infiltrators in the first cabinet meeting after the government is formed.
The PM attributed the BJP's success to people rejecting parties that base their politics on divisive policies. He said India has spoken resoundingly against these parties, saying 'faith not division.'
Modi paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookherjee, the founder of the Jana Sangh, and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, the author of Vande Mataram. He thanked the people of Bengal for the mandate, saying a new chapter has been added to the state's destiny.
The PM also highlighted the peaceful nature of the polls in Bengal, saying it was the first time no one lost their life during voting. He called for a day of trust, trust in India's great democracy, and the politics of performance.
