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Fear Lost, Trust Won: Ashwini Vaishnaw on Bengal Election Results

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw termed the West Bengal election results as historic, stating that fear has lost and trust has won. He attributed the victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the public's unwavering faith. The BJP secured 206 seats out of 294, while TMC won 80 seats and Congress managed only two. Despite the BJP's seat sweep, the vote share remained competitive at 45.84% for BJP and 40.80% for TMC.

Key Points: Bengal Election: Ashwini Vaishnaw Says Fear Lost, Trust Won

  • BJP wins 206 seats in West Bengal
  • TMC secures 80 seats
  • BJP vote share at 45.84%
  • PM Modi's leadership credited for victory
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"Fear has lost; trust has won": Ashwini Vaishnaw on Bengal election results

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hails BJP's historic win in Bengal, says fear has lost and trust has won. PM Modi's leadership credited for victory.

"Fear has lost in Bengal, trust has won - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, May 5

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw termed the West Bengal election results as historic, saying that "fear has lost and trust has won" in the state.

He attributed the victory to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the strong faith shown by the people.

"These are historic results. Fear has lost in Bengal, trust has won. This is the victory of PM Narendra Modi's leadership. It reflects the unwavering trust that the public has shown," Vaishnaw said on Monday.

On Monday, the BJP's victory in West Bengal marks a significant moment for the party as it has been a marginal player in the state dominated for years by the Congress, Left parties, and later Trinamool Congress.

As per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India, the BJP has secured 206 seats out of 294 seats in the Assembly. TMC won 80 seats and is currently leading in one for which counting is underway.

Congress won two seats, while Humayun Kabir's AJUP was restricted to two seats. CPI(M) managed to win only one seat.

Despite the BJP's sweeping seat victory, the vote share revealed a more competitive undercurrent. The party secured 45.84% of the vote, while the TMC followed closely with 40.80%, highlighting that the electoral battle remained fiercely contested at the grassroots level.

The CPI(M) garnered 4.45%, and Congress secured 2.97%, while other smaller parties and independents collectively contributed around 4.28%. The numbers suggest that while the BJP translated its vote share into a decisive seat advantage, the Opposition retained a substantial voter base--pointing to a divided yet shifting electorate.

In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election, the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee secured a decisive mandate, winning 213 out of 294 seats with a vote share of around 48 per cent, while the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the principal opposition with 77 seats and roughly 38 per cent votes, marking a sharp rise from its previous tally. The Left-Congress alliance failed to win any seats.

- ANI

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Shreya B
I'm happy for the BJP's victory, but I hope the new government doesn't forget the real issues Bengal faces—unemployment, farmer distress, and minority safety. Fear of political violence in Bengal has indeed been a big problem, and I'm glad that is changing. But trust has won only if the government delivers on its promises. Let's see how they handle the economy and the tea gardens. All the best, but keep a watchful eye! 😊
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Vikram M
Fear has lost? Well, the vote share tells a different story. BJP got 45.84% and TMC 40.80%—that's only a 5% difference. So nearly 40% of Bengal still trusts Mamata Banerjee. This is not a clean sweep, but a fractured mandate. The BJP needs to work on unity and governance now, not just rhetoric. Bengal is a complex state with deep-rooted issues in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Let's see if they can actually build on this victory. I'm cautiously optimistic but not blindly elated.
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Priya S
As a Bengali living in Bengal, I can tell you the atmosphere has changed. Earlier, there was a sense of terror if you spoke against the ruling party. Now people can finally breathe. Even my parents, who were lifelong Left supporters, voted for BJP this time because they saw how Mamata didi ran the state—corruption, syndicate raj, and total anarchy. Yes, the vote share is close, but seats matter. For the first time in decades, Bengal has a chance at real development. Modi ji's vision for the poor is finally reaching our state. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Ananya R
I appreciate the change, but let's not celebrate too soon. The CPI(M) managed only

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