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BJP's Sanjay Saraogi Hails Clean Voting in Bengal, Says TMC Wiped Out

BJP's Sanjay Saraogi praised the Election Commission for ensuring clean and fair voting in West Bengal assembly polls. He claimed the Trinamool Congress was wiped out due to clean voting. Mamata Banerjee alleged irregularities and termed the BJP victory "immoral" and "illegal." BJP secured 207 seats to form its first government in West Bengal.

Key Points: Clean Voting Wiped Out TMC in Bengal: BJP's Sanjay Saraogi

  • BJP's Sanjay Saraogi credits EC for clean voting
  • TMC wiped out in West Bengal assembly polls
  • Mamata Banerjee alleges irregularities and voter suppression
  • BJP forms first government in West Bengal, wins 207 seats
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"Clean voting took place and TMC was wiped out": BJP's Sanjay Saraogi on West Bengal assembly poll result

BJP's Sanjay Saraogi praises Election Commission for fair polls, says TMC wiped out in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee alleges irregularities.

"Clean voting took place, and TMC was wiped out. - Sanjay Saraogi"

Patna, May 5

Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party President Sanjay Saraogi on Tuesday praised the clean and fair voting process in the recent assembly elections, particularly highlighting the defeat of the Trinamool Congress in Bengal.

He credited the Election Commission for ensuring smooth elections and dismissed claims by TMC, which alleged irregularities and voter suppression.

Speaking to ANI in Patna, Saraogi said, "The people of Bengal are thanking the Election Commission. TMC people used to stop the public from voting... Clean voting took place, and TMC was wiped out. Why wasn't there vote theft in Tamil Nadu and Keralam?"

His remark came after West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP "looted" more than 100 seats and termed the Election Commission "the BJP's commission," calling the victory "immoral" and "illegal."

She said she had complained to the Chief Officer and Manoj Agrawal, but no action was taken. She termed the conduct of the Election Commission, along with the deployment of Central Forces and the role of the Prime Minister and Home Minister, as illegal.

BJP created history a day earlier in the assembly polls results, with the party slated to form its first government in West Bengal and the party-led NDA scoring a hat-trick of victories in Assam.

As per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India, the BJP has secured 207 seats out of 294 seats in the Assembly, and the TMC won 80 seats.

In Assam, BJP secured 82 seats, surpassing the majority mark of 64 by 18 seats, with its regional allies, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF), each winning 10 seats. While the Congress, despite its alliance with five other parties, could only manage 19 seats.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay created a flutter in Tamil Nadu, as his party TVK won 108 seats in the assembly polls and pushed the two Dravadian parties to distant positions in terms of seats.

Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) scored a massive victory in Keralam and the NR Congress (AINRC)-led alliance comfortably retained Puducherry.

In Kerala, Congress won 63 seats on its own in the 140-member assembly. The CPI-M won 26 seats and CPI eight.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I'm happy BJP won, we need to be careful. The same EC that was praised in 2014 and 2019 is now being called biased. As an Indian, I believe we should celebrate democracy regardless of who wins. But Mamata's allegations shouldn't be dismissed outright—every complaint deserves serious investigation to maintain trust in our electoral system. 🤔
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Vikram M
Saraogi is absolutely right! Didi herself stopped people from voting in 2021 and now crying foul when tables turned. The way TMC ruled Bengal with an iron fist—no development, only appeasement and violence. People have spoken loudly. 207 seats is a mandate for change, not a theft. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Interesting how Saraogi asks about Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Those states had different dynamics—strong regional parties and different voting patterns. But yes, the EC's performance in Bengal was commendable given the history of violence there. What worries me is the increasing polarisation. Let's hope BJP focuses on development and not divisive politics now that they have the mandate. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
This is what happens when you insult the intelligence of Bengali people. Mamata thought she could rule like a queen forever. The same people who once worshipped her now rejected her. Clean voting, fair election, and historic victory for BJP in Bengal. Meanwhile, look at Kerala—Congress won big! Indian democracy is alive and well. Different states, different choices. That's our strength.
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Kavya N
As a Bengali, I feel torn. Yes, TMC had become arrogant and corrupt. But the way BJP is celebrating feels like

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