Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive gathering at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi, celebrating the party’s landmark victory in West Bengal and calling it a “new dawn” for the state.
In an emotional and politically significant speech, Modi invoked the legacy of Syama Prasad Mukherjee, founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, stating that the historic mandate would have brought peace to his soul. He recalled Mukherjee’s vision of a strong and prosperous Bengal and his sacrifices to keep the state an integral part of India.
“A new chapter has been added to Bengal’s destiny from today. Bengal is now free from fear and filled with the assurance of development,” the Prime Minister said.
Marking May 4, 2026, as a turning point, Modi described the mandate as the fulfillment of a decades-long aspiration. He also highlighted the symbolic significance of the moment, noting that the victory coincides with the 150th anniversary of
“Vande Mataram,” paying tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Sri Aurobindo.
The Prime Minister assured the people that the BJP government would focus on ensuring women’s safety, generating employment for youth, and curbing migration. He also announced that key welfare measures, including the Ayushman Bharat scheme, would be prioritized in the first Cabinet meeting.
Modi credited the victory to the relentless efforts and sacrifices of BJP karyakartas, especially in Bengal and Kerala, who, he said, endured years of political violence and hardship.
“Today, I dedicate this victory to the people of Bengal and to every karyakarta and their families who stood firm despite all adversities,” he stated.
Highlighting a shift in the electoral environment, Modi pointed out that, for the first time, the elections in Bengal witnessed peaceful voting without loss of life.
“For the first time, democracy won, not fear,” he remarked.
In a strong appeal to all political parties, Modi called for an end to the culture of political violence in the state and urged leaders to embrace change over revenge.
“Now the talk should not be of revenge, but of change. Not of fear, but of the future,” he emphasized.
The Prime Minister concluded by expressing confidence that Bengal is entering a transformative phase marked by stability, development, and democratic strength.
