BJP Leaders Confident of Victory Amid TMC's Alleged Violence in West Bengal Elections
TMC resorted to violence; BJP confident of win, says Goyal, Singh
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Union Ministers Giriraj Singh and Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) performance in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, dismissing exit polls. Singh accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of attempting to influence polling through violence, which he claims was unsuccessful.
- 01Giriraj Singh accused the TMC of attempting violence to influence elections.
- 02Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in BJP's performance despite exit polls.
- 03Exit polls suggest a competitive race in West Bengal.
- 04BJP is projected to win in Assam and Puducherry according to exit polls.
- 05Results for the elections will be announced on May 4.
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of trying to resort to violence to sway the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections but stated they were unsuccessful. Singh's comments came as Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) electoral prospects, emphasizing that the party does not place much importance on exit polls. Goyal stated, 'We have full faith in the people of India' and predicted that the BJP would form governments in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry. Exit polls indicate a competitive race in West Bengal, with projections showing the BJP potentially winning between 138-175 seats, while the TMC could secure 99-187 seats. The election results will be declared on May 4.
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The outcome of the elections could significantly affect governance and policy direction in West Bengal and other states, impacting local communities and political dynamics.
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