In a speech celebrating the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) significant electoral victory in West Bengal and Assam on May 4, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the day as historic for Indian democracy. Dressed in traditional attire, he remarked on the people's mandate, stating, “Today democracy has won” and praised the Election Commission and security forces for their roles. Modi highlighted the BJP's commitment to good governance, asserting, “Where there is BJP there is good governance.” He called for a “bhay-mukt Bengal” (fear-free Bengal) and urged political parties to shift from a mindset of revenge to one of transformation, emphasizing that “darr nahi loktantra jeeta hai” (democracy prevails over fear). The Prime Minister concluded by stating that a new chapter begins in Bengal, signaling a change in political habits and a move towards a more peaceful political environment.