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Piyush Goyal Predicts BJP-NDA Landslide Victory in Key State Polls

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed strong confidence in a landslide victory for the BJP and NDA in the upcoming Assembly elections for four states and Puducherry. The Election Commission announced the poll schedule, with voting set for April across West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and the Union Territory. Goyal cited Prime Minister Modi's recent massive rally in West Bengal as historic and indicative of public support. The counting of votes for all constituencies is scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: BJP-NDA Landslide Victory Predicted in State Polls: Goyal

  • Goyal confident of BJP-NDA sweep
  • Polls in 4 states & 1 UT in April
  • Modi's Bengal rally termed historic
  • Counting of votes on May 4
  • Bypolls also announced for 6 states
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"BJP, NDA will get landslide victory in Assembly polls": Piyush Goyal after EC announces election dates for four states

Union Minister Piyush Goyal forecasts a massive BJP-NDA win in upcoming Assembly elections for West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam & Puducherry.

"Based on estimates... the people of India will give the BJP and NDA a landslide victory in this election. - Piyush Goyal"

Mumbai, March 16

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party and National Democratic Alliance will get a landslide victory in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled to be held in five states and Union Territories.

He also said that Prime Minister Modi's rally at Brigade Ground in West Bengal was historic.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced the schedule for Assembly elections in four states, including West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam, along with one Union Territory, Puducherry.

The polling in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and 29. Kerala and Assam will vote in a single phase on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23. Voting in Puducherry will also take place on April 9. The counting of votes for all four states and Puducherry will be held on May 4, the ECI announced.

Speaking to reporters here, Piyush Goyal said, based on estimates from various places, the people of India will give the BJP and NDA a landslide victory in this election.

"Based on estimates from various places, the people of India will give the BJP and NDA a landslide victory in this election. Prime Minister Modi's rally at Brigade Ground in West Bengal yesterday was a historic rally as lakhs of people gathered there. He raised awareness among the people about Mamata's ruthless governance. I am fully confident that the NDA government will win with a huge percentage in all the 5 states/UTs, including Puducherry, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam," said Goyal.

In addition to the Assembly polls, the EC also announced byelections for six seats across six states, including Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura, which will be conducted in two phases.

The first phase, covering constituencies in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura, will have polling on April 9, while the second phase in Gujarat and Maharashtra will take place on April 23.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I support the current government, such predictions before campaigning even peaks feel a bit premature. Each state has its own local issues. Winning Kerala and Tamil Nadu is a very tall order for BJP. Let's wait and watch 🤔
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Rohit P
Historic rally or not, what matters is ground reality. In Bengal, people are tired of violence and corruption from both sides. Hope this election brings some peace and actual development to the state. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the national party's strategy for state elections. The schedule is tight! Wishing all voters a peaceful and fair polling process. That's the most important thing.
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Karthik V
As a Tamilian, I can say the political landscape here is very different. National parties making tall claims doesn't always translate to votes. Local leadership and issues dominate. DMK and AIADMK are the main players.
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Meera T
It's good to be confident, but ministers should focus on their work and let the Election Commission and the people do theirs. Such statements can sometimes set unrealistic expectations. The democratic process will decide the best outcome 🙏

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