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Bengal Phase 2 Polls: BJP Urges EC to Replicate Phase 1 Success

BJP's Maniktala candidate Tapas Roy approached the Election Commission, urging that the second phase of West Bengal assembly elections be conducted like the first phase. PM Narendra Modi expressed confidence in a BJP landslide victory, saying the TMC's 'Maha Jungle Raj' will end. West Bengal recorded a high voter turnout of 91.91% in Phase 1 polling. The second phase is scheduled for April 29, with results on May 4.

Key Points: BJP's Tapas Roy Urges EC for Phase 2 Polls Like Phase 1

  • BJP's Tapas Roy urges EC for Phase 2 polls like Phase 1
  • PM Modi predicts landslide BJP victory in Bengal
  • TMC's 'Maha Jungle Raj' to end, says PM
  • West Bengal records 91.91% voter turnout in Phase 1
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'Should be held like Phase 1': BJP's Tapas Roy urges EC ahead of Phase 2 voting

BJP's Tapas Roy asks EC to hold Phase 2 voting in West Bengal like Phase 1, as PM Modi predicts end of TMC's 'Maha Jungle Raj' with landslide victory.

"The second phase of elections should be held in the same manner as the first phase was conducted. - Tapas Roy"

Kolkata, April 25

With just days remaining for the second phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal, BJP's Maniktala candidate Tapas Roy approached the Election Commission, urging that the upcoming polling be conducted in the same manner as the first phase.

On Friday, Roy told ANI, "We had come to the Election Commission. The second phase of elections should be held in the same manner as the first phase was conducted. After a long time, the people of Bengal have witnessed such elections. Thanks to the Central Armed Police Forces and the Election Commission."

Further, in South 24 Parganas, All India Students' Federation (AISF) President Naushad Siddiqui campaigned for party candidate Asit Roy from the Basanti Assembly constituency and echoed similar sentiments on the conduct of polls.

"The elections were good, there should be free and fair elections. In the second phase too, we would want free and fair elections to take place," Siddiqui told reporters.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence in a landslide victory of the BJP in the West Bengal assembly elections, affirming that the ruling TMC's "Maha Jungle Raj" will be ended.

Addressing the Vijay Sankalp Sabha here to shore up the BJP prospects ahead of the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls, PM expressed heartfelt gratitude towards the public for supporting BJP in the first phase of polling on Thursday and said that they have "rebuilt the temple of democracy."

"Yesterday, after the first phase of polling, the wave of change that was visible in Bengal for a long time has been certified. Yesterday the support for BJP has initiated the victory for BJP. In the Bengal, in which TMC crushed the temple of democracy with their tyranny, in that Bengal, the people have rebuilt that temple. Now, in the second phase you will have to hoist our victory flag on this temple of democracy," he said.

The PM affirmed that following the announcement of the results on May 4, TMC's goons will not be spared, asserting that the people want change in West Bengal.

"On May 4, after the results are out, the TMC goons will not find a place to hide in Bengal. They will have no one to save him. Yesterday the first phase of polling has announced the end of TMC's Maha Jungle Raj. Today, there is only one slogan echoing in Bengal, Paltano Dorkar (Change is necessary)," the PM said.

West Bengal recorded a higher voter turnout of 91.91 per cent in Phase I polling, according to the latest data by the Election Commission of India.

The polling for the second phase is scheduled on April 29, followed by the counting of votes on May 4.

- ANI

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Priya S
Free and fair elections should be the norm, not a special request. But after the violence in previous Bengal polls, I understand why candidates are urging the EC. Hope the commission maintains the same standard across all phases.
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Rohit P
The 91.91% turnout in Phase 1 is a slap on TMC's face. People are fed up with "Maha Jungle Raj" and want change. PM Modi's words about rebuilding the temple of democracy are spot on. Let's hope Phase 2 sees even more enthusiasm!
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Kavya N
Good to see all parties calling for free and fair elections — even AISF, which is not exactly pro-BJP. That says something about the public mood. My only worry: will the administration stay neutral till May 4? Keeping fingers crossed 🤞
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Siddharth J
I appreciate PM Modi's confidence, but let's be real — violence and intimidation are still concerns in several constituencies. The EC must deploy enough CAPF and ensure nobody is threatened. Democracy is about choice, not muscle power.
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Meera T
"Paltano Dorkar" — that slogan is resonating everywhere now. Even my Didi in Kolkata said Phase 1 was the first time she felt safe voting. If Phase 2 matches that, TMC's days are numbered. But let's not get complacent — every vote matters!

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