BJP leaders Ravi Kishan and Manoj Tiwari on Sunday asserted that the ruling All India Trinamool Congress would face a decisive defeat in West Bengal, claiming that the party’s “end” would be sealed on May 4, when votes are counted.
Addressing campaign gatherings in the state, both leaders struck an aggressive tone, expressing confidence that the BJP would make significant gains in the ongoing Assembly elections. Ravi Kishan said that public anger against the ruling dispensation has reached a tipping point, alleging that people are “ready for change” after years of governance under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Echoing similar sentiments, Manoj Tiwari claimed that the electoral outcome would mark a turning point in Bengal politics. He argued that the BJP’s grassroots mobilisation and central leadership’s outreach have strengthened the party’s position across key constituencies. According to him, the results on May 4 would reflect a “clear mandate” against the Trinamool Congress.
Both leaders also targeted the state government over issues like alleged political violence, corruption, and governance concerns. They accused the ruling party of creating an atmosphere of fear, particularly during election periods, and said voters would respond through the ballot.
The statements come at a time when campaigning has reached its peak, with multiple phases of voting either completed or underway. The BJP has deployed several high-profile campaigners from outside the state to bolster its efforts, while the Trinamool Congress continues to rely on its strong regional presence and welfare-driven narrative.
Reacting to such claims, Trinamool leaders dismissed the predictions as “baseless rhetoric,” asserting that the party remains firmly rooted among the people of Bengal. They maintained that external leaders do not understand the state’s socio-political fabric and that the electorate would once again place its trust in Mamata Banerjee’s leadership.
Political observers note that such strong statements are typical in the final stretch of election campaigns, where parties attempt to energise their cadres and influence undecided voters. With counting day approaching, the battle for West Bengal remains intense, with both sides projecting confidence and bracing for a closely contested result.
