Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Krishnanagar, Nadia district, where he celebrated a high voter turnout of over 92% in the first phase of West Bengal's assembly elections. He praised the Election Commission of India (ECI) for facilitating largely peaceful polling, noting a significant reduction in violence compared to previous elections. Modi highlighted the active participation of women and youth, asserting that this enthusiasm indicates a potential shift in power towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He criticized the Trinamool Congress for its stance on the Women's Reservation (Amendment) Bill, framing the elections as a struggle between the ruling party and the common populace rather than a direct contest between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. Modi expressed confidence that May 4 would mark a transformative day for West Bengal.