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BJP Confident of Victory in Upcoming State Polls, Chandolia Welcomes EC Decision

BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia has expressed strong confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will secure victory in the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections across four states and the Union Territory of Puducherry. He welcomed the Election Commission's decision to conduct the West Bengal polls in two phases, citing the state's law and order situation. The Election Commission announced the full schedule, with voting in Kerala and Assam on April 9, Tamil Nadu and the second Bengal phase on April 23, and Puducherry also on April 9. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar explained that reducing West Bengal's phases from eight to two was for convenience and efficiency, while also addressing past election violence.

Key Points: BJP's Yogendra Chandolia Predicts Victory in Upcoming State Elections

  • BJP confident of victory in all poll-bound states
  • EC announces 2026 Assembly election schedule
  • West Bengal polls reduced to two phases
  • Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately
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"Decision of people will be in favour of BJP": Yogendra Chandolia on elections in 4 states, 1 UT

BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia expresses confidence in party's win across four states and Puducherry, welcomes EC's two-phase polling decision for West Bengal.

"the decision of the people will be in favour of the BJP - Yogendra Chandolia"

New Delhi, March 15

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Yogendra Chandolia on Sunday asserted confidence in the victory of the BJP in all four states and a Union Territory set to go for polls next month for the Legislative Assembly elections.

Speaking with ANI, the BJP MP welcomed the decision of the Election Commission of India to conduct the polls in West Bengal in two phases, citing the difficult state of law and order in the state.

"Considering the law and order situation in Bengal, the Election Commission has decided to hold the elections in two phases. I welcome that decision, and the BJP will contest the elections in all five states with full strength, and the decision of the people will be in favour of the BJP," he said.

His remarks come after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory, resulting in the immediate implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across the poll-bound region.

In West Bengal, polling will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29, while Kerala and Assam will vote in a single phase on April 9. Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23, and voting in Puducherry will also be held on April 9. Counting of votes in all four states and Puducherry will be done on May 4, the CEC announced.

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the decision to conduct West Bengal elections in two phases instead of eight was necessary for convenience and efficiency.

"With regards to the West Bengal elections to be held in two phases instead of eight phases earlier, the Commission has held detailed deliberations, and in its considered opinion, it was found necessary to reduce the number of phases and bring it down to an extent where it is convenient for everybody," he said.

The CEC also addressed past election violence, stating that the list of police officers involved has been obtained and appropriate action will be taken. Concerning the supplementary electoral list, under the orders of the Supreme Court and directions of the Calcutta High Court, new entries will be added to the existing electors as they are finalised, he said.

- ANI

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Shreya B
As a voter from Kerala, I appreciate the single-phase polling. It reduces disruption. While the BJP is confident, our state has a strong history of voting based on local issues and performance, not just national narratives. The result here is never a foregone conclusion.
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Aman W
Two phases for Bengal is a wise move by the EC given the past violence. The key is action against those police officers involved in previous misconduct. If that happens, it will build public trust. The people's decision will ultimately be about who ensures their safety and development. 👍
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Priyanka N
It's easy for an MP to predict a sweep. But in Tamil Nadu, regional sentiment is strong. The BJP's confidence might be a bit premature here. Voters are looking at local leadership and Tamil pride. The EC schedule looks fine, now parties should focus on issues, not just rhetoric.
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Vikram M
Full support to BJP! The work done at the centre for national security and infrastructure is visible. This confidence from the MP reflects the mood of the nation. In Assam, the development work will surely translate into votes. Phod denge! 💪
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Kriti O
Respectfully, this sounds like typical pre-election bravado. The "people's decision" should be about holding all parties accountable for promises, not taken for granted. I welcome the EC's steps for a smoother process, but let the campaigns be about substantive debates, please.

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