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Gajendra Shekhawat’s 93% Strike Rate Powers BJP’s North Bengal Sweep

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat led a commanding BJP campaign in North Bengal, securing victories in 26 out of 28 Assembly constituencies with a 93% strike rate. His 15-day ground campaign focused on border security, infiltration, and development in key districts like Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Siliguri. The campaign achieved decisive margins, including over 1 lakh votes in Matigara-Naxalbari and 97,715 votes in Dabgram-Phulbari. Political observers credit Shekhawat's micro-level planning and direct voter engagement for the BJP's strong performance in the region.

Key Points: Shekhawat’s 93% Strike Rate Leads BJP to 26/28 North Bengal Wins

  • Gajendra Shekhawat records 93% strike rate in North Bengal
  • BJP wins 26 of 28 seats in key border districts
  • Campaign focused on security, infiltration, and development
  • Victory margins exceed 1 lakh votes in some constituencies
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Bengal victory: Gajendra Shekhawat records 93 pc strike rate as BJP wins 26 of 28 seats in north

Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat leads BJP to victory in 26 of 28 North Bengal seats with a 93% strike rate, focusing on border security and voter engagement.

"Shekhawat's campaign combined high-energy outreach with booth-level precision. - BJP officials"

Jaipur, May 5

Union Minister and Jodhpur Bharatiya Janata Party MP, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has delivered a commanding performance for the party in North Bengal during the West Bengal polls, securing victories in 26 out of 28 Assembly constituencies he campaigned in, an impressive strike rate of 93 per cent.

Camping in the region for more than 15 days, Shekhawat led an aggressive, ground-driven campaign across key districts of West Bengal, particularly in the strategically significant belt of Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, and Siliguri.

These border districts are considered politically sensitive, making the scale of victory even more significant.

Shekhawat's campaign combined high-energy outreach with booth-level precision.

From roadshows and public rallies to door-to-door mobilisation and worker coordination, the BJP's poll campaign maintained constant momentum.

The BJP MP's focus on strengthening booth management and building local networks proved decisive, officials from his office said, adding that he actively engaged with key social groups, including the Marwari community, helping the party consolidate a broad support base in the region.

The BJP's wins under Shekhawat's watch were marked by decisive margins, underlining the effectiveness of the campaign.

In Matigara-Naxalbari, the victory margin was of 1,04,265 votes, in Dabgram-Phulbari, it was of 97,715 votes, in Siliguri, it was of 73,192 votes, Alipurduar of 70,420 votes and Cooch Behar North, this margin was of 70,384 votes.

Several other Assembly constituencies also saw margins exceeding 50,000 votes, including Jalpaiguri, Mathabhanga, Maynaguri, and Kumargram, while seats like Madarihat, Phansidewa, and Falakata recorded margins above 40,000 votes.

Unlike conventional campaigning, Shekhawat's approach focused on direct voter engagement in border areas, raising key issues such as security, infiltration, development, and regional identity.

This helped shape a narrative that resonated strongly with local voters in West Bengal.

Having earlier played a key role in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, Shekhawat was once again entrusted with this critical region of North Bengal and he delivered emphatically.

Political observers view Shekhawat's North Bengal strategy as a cornerstone of the BJP's overall performance in the state, demonstrating how sustained ground presence and micro-level planning can translate into sweeping electoral gains.

- IANS

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Priya S
Impressive numbers but we need to ask why development hasn't reached these border districts sooner. 15 days of campaigning shouldn't be the only time politicians visit. Let's hope this translates into real infrastructure and jobs, not just vote bank.
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Arun Y
North Bengal has always been strategic. The Marwari community backing Shekhawat isn't surprising - they've always supported strong leadership. What's interesting is how border security became THE issue here. People are tired of infiltration and want stability. BJP played it smart. 👏
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Sneha F
The margins are eye-opening. Over 1 lakh votes in Matigara-Naxalbari! That's not just a victory, it's a mandate. People clearly wanted change. But I hope the BJP doesn't ignore the concerns of tea garden workers and local communities in this region. Development must be inclusive.
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Tanya I
Shekhawat deserves credit for his ground-driven approach. But 15 days camping is not extraordinary - many local workers slog for months. The real heroes are the BJP karyakartas who maintained booth-level networks. Let's not make it all about one leader's 'strike rate'.
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Nitin Z
As someone from Siliguri, I can confirm security concerns are real. The border areas have seen demographic changes that worry locals. Shekhawat's campaign touched what people actually care about - jobs, safety, identity. But we need sustained attention, not just election-time visits. Let's see what happens next.
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