Siliguri, April 18: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Siliguri, West Bengal, intensifying the party’s election outreach in North Bengal ahead of the Assembly polls. During his visit, he addressed a public rally and strongly attacked the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, alleging widespread corruption and misgovernance.
Sharma expressed confidence that the BJP was gaining strong public support in the region and claimed that voters were ready for political change. “You can clearly see the enthusiasm of the people here. The public has made up its mind to remove this corrupt government,” he said while addressing supporters at the rally.
He further asserted that the BJP was heading towards a decisive victory in West Bengal, stating that the party’s campaign was receiving positive responses across constituencies. According to him, issues such as corruption, lack of development, and administrative inefficiency have pushed voters towards seeking an alternative.
The Rajasthan Chief Minister was campaigning in support of BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh from the Siliguri Assembly constituency. The seat is expected to witness a high-stakes contest involving the ruling TMC, BJP, and Congress candidates, making it one of the closely watched constituencies in North Bengal.
Sharma also emphasised that the BJP’s focus in West Bengal includes development, transparency, and strengthening governance systems. He urged voters to participate in large numbers and support what he called “clean and accountable governance.”
Political observers note that Siliguri and surrounding areas in North Bengal hold strategic electoral importance, often witnessing direct contests between the BJP and TMC. The region has seen intense campaigning from both sides as parties attempt to strengthen their base ahead of polling.
The TMC has not yet officially responded to Sharma’s latest remarks. However, party leaders in previous reactions have consistently rejected similar allegations from BJP leaders, calling them politically motivated.
The West Bengal Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in multiple phases later this month, with counting to be held in early May. Campaigning across the state has intensified, with national and state leaders actively participating in rallies and roadshows.
With high political stakes and aggressive campaigning from major parties, Siliguri is expected to remain a key battleground in the upcoming elections.
