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‘Didi Is On Her Way Out’: Amit Shah Predicts BJP Winning 110 Seats Out Of 152 After Phase 1 Turnout

Friday, April 24, 2026
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Amit Shah says that after a long time, not a single death occurred during the electionsthis is historic in itself.

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the massive voter turnout in phase one of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections and expressed confidence that the BJP is heading for a decisive victory in these polls.

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While addressing a press conference, Shah said that the enthusiastic participation of voters marked the beginning of a shift “from fear to trust." He thanked the people of Bengal for turning out in large numbers and said the momentum would continue in the second phase of polling on April 29.

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“Breaking all records, the people of Bengal voted with unprecedented enthusiasm and zeal for change in Bengal. The voter turnout is encouraging for those across the country who believe in democracy… I want to congratulate and thank all the voters of Bengal who cast their votes in the first phase. You have begun the journey from fear to trust so successfully, and the voters of the second phase will also continue this journey from fear to trust," he said.

He also hailed the conduct of the phase one polling, emphasising that no deaths were reported during the first phase something he described as “historic" for the state. Shah credited the Election Commission, central armed police forces, and the state police for ensuring peaceful polling.

“I would like to congratulate Election Commission, CAPFs, the entire system working with the Election Commission and the Bengal Police. Because after a long period of Bengal, not a single person has died 9during the elections). This type of election has taken place, which is a wonder in itself…" he added.

He also emphasised that momentum would continue in the second phase of polling on April 29.

“I am confident that in the second phase, there will be more enthusiasm. Now, it is also the responsibility of the voters at the second phase to move forward in this era of change… After the 5th, ‘Anga, Banga and Kalinga’, all three places will be ruled by the BJP and lotus. And I believe that this is a good sign for our entire East India…"

Shah Claims Big, Predicts To Win Over 110 Seats

Shah Claims Big, Predicts To Win Over 110 Seats

Citing high voter turnout in the first phase as a sign of “change" in the state, the Union Home Minister claimed that the party is likely to win more than 110 seats out of the 152 that went to polls in the first phase, and predicted that the party would secure a strong majority as voting progresses.

Stepping up his attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Shah dismissed allegations that the BJP would impose “outsiders" on the state.

“Bengal’s CM is spreading rumours that if BJP comes to power in Bengal, the outsiders will rule. I want to tell Didi, the next Chief Minister of Bengal will be someone who was born in Bengal, educated in the Bengali medium and will be able to speak Bengali… The only thing is that your nephew will not be there; CM will be BJP worker," he said, taking a swipe at Banerjee’s leadership.

Outlining the party’s agenda, Shah said that a BJP government would focus on tightening border security to curb infiltration, removing illegal encroachments, and ensuring that religious festivals are conducted without disruption. He also promised initiatives to boost local development and reiterated the party’s emphasis on women’s safety.

“The state where the female CM asks about the need for women to leave the house after 7 o’clock, I believe she has no right to rule. Today, I want to assure the mothers and sisters of Bengal that on the 5th, after the government of the BJP is formed, even at 1 o’clock at night, a small girl will leave with a scooter; no goon will be able to look at her," he said.

Projecting strong electoral prospects, Shah said he could see a “tsunami-like wave" in favour of the BJP. “We will win by a very large margin, and the margin of victory will keep increasing," he said.

West Bengal Elections Phase-1

West Bengal Elections Phase-1

The West Bengal Assembly elections concluded with an impressive voter turnout of 92.03 per cent across the state. Among all constituencies, Raghunathganj recorded the highest turnout at 96.35 per cent, followed closely by Samserganj at 95.89 per cent.

With 92.9% of the 3.6 crore registered voters casting their ballots on Thursday, voter turnout in the first phase of West Bengal’s Assembly elections has exceeded the 2021 figures. This is also the highest turnout ever recorded in the state since independence. Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India, was quoted as saying, “Highest ever percentage of polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu since Independence ECI salutes each voter of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu."

(With inputs from agencies)

(With inputs from agencies)

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