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BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa: West Bengal Chose BJP After Thoughtful Decision

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that the people of West Bengal made a thoughtful decision by favoring the BJP in the Assembly elections. He compared the current trend to the state's history of giving long tenures to Congress, Communists, and the Trinamool Congress. Sirsa also expressed confidence that the BJP would form a government in Punjab by 2027. BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga attributed the party's lead to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the hard work of party workers.

Key Points: West Bengal Chose BJP After Thoughtful Decision: Sirsa

  • Sirsa says Bengal voters are thoughtful and don't decide in haste
  • He draws parallel with past long tenures of Congress, Communists, and TMC
  • Sirsa predicts BJP will form government in Punjab by 2027
  • Bagga credits PM Modi's leadership and workers' sacrifices for BJP's lead
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West Bengal has chosen BJP after thoughtful decision: Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa says West Bengal voters made a thoughtful decision for BJP, drawing parallels with the state's political history.

"When they removed the Congress, they gave it a very long time. Then they gave the Communists a long time as well. Now they gave Mamata a long time too. - Manjinder Singh Sirsa"

New Delhi, May 4

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said that the people of West Bengal have made a "thoughtful decision" in favour of the BJP, as early trends in the Assembly elections showed the party taking the lead, while also expressing confidence that the party would form its government in Punjab in 2027.

Reacting to the trends, Sirsa said that the people of Bengal have a history of giving governments long tenures and do not make hasty decisions.

"We have been repeatedly saying that the Trinamool Congress has committed atrocities against the people of Bengal - the people there are very courageous and thoughtful. They never take decisions in haste; they decide after much thought. And this decision too has been made thoughtfully," he told IANS.

Drawing a parallel with the state's political past, Sirsa said, "When they removed the Congress, they gave it a very long time. Then they gave the Communists a long time as well. Now they gave Mamata a long time too. They never take decisions in a hurry."

He added that after a prolonged period, the electorate has now decided that only the BJP can bring meaningful change in the state.

"But now, after a very long time, they have finally made a decision - that for Bengal, only the BJP can be meaningful, and only the BJP can bring change," he said.

Responding to allegations by the Congress that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had a role behind BJP's gains, Sirsa took a swipe at the opposition.

"Well, whether it's someone's hand or someone's leg - in the end, it's the hand that presses the button for voting, right?" he remarked.

In a lighter vein, he added, "Good thing the EVM didn't come up today - its 'heartbeat' had been racing since morning, wondering if its name would get dragged in again. Thankfully, today they left the EVM alone and went after Mamata instead."

Sirsa also expressed confidence about BJP's future prospects, stating, "Similarly, a BJP government will also be formed in Punjab in 2027. People of Punjab will give a chance to BJP."

Meanwhile, BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga attributed the party's lead in West Bengal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the dedication of party workers.

"We win under the leadership of PM Modi. We win with PM Modi. We win with the trust of PM Modi," Bagga told IANS.

He further said that the outcome reflects the hard work and sacrifices of BJP workers on the ground.

"This is the victory of the hundreds and thousands of BJP workers who worked hard there and made sacrifices. This is their victory," he added.

- IANS

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Ananya R
His EVM joke was actually quite clever! But seriously, the people of Bengal have always made their own decisionsā€”nobody dictates to us. Mamata didi has done a lot for the state, but after so many years, some change is natural. Let's just hope whoever comes focuses on jobs and infrastructure, not just speeches. šŸ™
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Naveen S
I find it ironic that Sirsa talks about 'thoughtful decisions' by Bengalis when the BJP's entire campaign was built on divisive rhetoric. Bengal has always been a land of culture and intellectual debate. Let them decide, but don't boast until the final results are out. Also, Bagga's blind faith in Modi is getting tiringā€”policies matter more than personality.
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David E
As someone watching from abroad, it's interesting to see how Bengal politics is shifting. Sirsa's historical parallels are simplistic but not wrongā€”Bengalis have given long tenures to Congress and CPM before. But change for the sake of change isn't always good. I'd rather see a strong opposition than a simple swap of parties. India deserves real alternatives, not just another strongman.
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Tanya I
I'm from Kolkata and it's trueā€”people here hate being told what to do. Whether it's Mamata or BJP, we'll judge based on performance. Sirsa's 'change' rhetoric sounds good in Delhi, but we want potholes fixed and streets cleaned first. šŸ˜’ Also, Bagga's 'we win with PM Modi' line sounds like a broken record. Stop the hero worship and show us results!
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Michael C

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