Addressing a massive “Vijay Sankalp” rally in Barrackpore on Monday, April 27, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed absolute confidence in a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victory in the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections. Closing his campaign ahead of the second and final phase of polling on April 29, the Prime Minister declared that the “mood of Bengal” has clearly shifted in favor of change. “I am returning to Delhi with the faith that I will come to Bengal again to attend the BJP government’s oath-taking ceremony after the results on May 4,” he told the cheering crowd, signaling an end to the TMC’s decade-long tenure.The Prime Minister described his extensive roadshows and rallies across the state as a “Tirtha Yatra” (pilgrimage), noting that the overwhelming public support felt like a spiritual blessing. During his speech, he touched upon emotional and local chords, invoking the legacy of Barrackpore’s role in the 1857 War of Independence and promising that the “lotus will bloom” in Bengal just as it has in neighboring states. He also emphasized the party’s commitment to women’s safety and the implementation of central welfare schemes, which he claimed have been hindered by the current administration.The high-stakes battle for the 294-seat Assembly has seen record-breaking voter turnouts, with the first phase on April 23 reaching nearly 93% in some pockets. While Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee continues to dismiss the BJP’s claims as “empty rhetoric,” the Prime Minister’s bold prediction has set the stage for a dramatic climax on counting day. As the campaign enters its final lap, both parties have deployed their top leadership, but PM Modi’s exit message remains the most defiant yet, framing the May 4 results as a foregone conclusion for a “Sonar Bangla” under BJP leadership.
