‘Crushed temple of democracy’: PM Modi slams Bengal govt, warns TMC ‘goons’ they have ‘no place to hide after May 4’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed the "wave of change" in West Bengal is evident after the first phase of polling, signaling a BJP victory.
He alleged the TMC has "crushed the temple of democracy" and urged voters to reconstruct it, while also criticizing the party over women's safety.
Record voter turnout in West Bengal
- West Bengal polls: Off-shops get ready for manic Friday, Saturday Times Of India —
- Special intensive voting: Record 92.6% turnout in West Bengal phase 1 after 9.4% SIR cut Times Of India —
- 92.8% turnout in Bengal highest ever in state; 2nd highest ever in any state/Lok Sabha poll Times Of India —
- 'Will win 110 seats in phase-1': Amit Shah predicts BJP sweep after record turnout in Bengal polls Times Of India —
- Bengal polls: PM Modi’s 'jhalmuri' stop draws Mamata’s 'bhelpuri' counter offer Times Of India —