Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) remarkable performance in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, declaring that the results will be remembered forever.
Speaking on January 31, the Prime Minister said the people’s power had prevailed and the BJP’s politics of good governance had triumphed.
In a post on X, PM Modi stated, “The Lotus blooms in West Bengal! The 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections will be remembered forever. People’s power has prevailed and the BJP’s politics of good governance has triumphed. I bow to each and every person of West Bengal. The people have given a spectacular mandate to BJP and I assure them that our Party will do everything possible to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the people of West Bengal. We will provide a Government that ensures opportunity and dignity to all sections of society.”
He credited the BJP’s record win to the efforts of countless party workers over generations, adding, “BJP’s record win in West Bengal would not be possible without the efforts and struggles of countless Karyakartas over generations. I salute them all. For years, they have worked hard on the ground, overcome all sorts of adversities and spoken about our development agenda. They are the strength of our Party.”
Addressing BJP workers at party headquarters after the results indicated a sweeping victory in West Bengal and the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) wins in Assam and Puducherry, the Prime Minister described the day as historic and unprecedented. “When years of efforts turn into success, the happiness that is seen on the faces of people is the same happiness that I see on the faces of BJP workers across the country today,” he said.
He further remarked, “As a party worker, I share the joy of every BJP worker. Today is a special day in many ways. It marks the announcement of a bright future for the country. This is a day of trust. Trust in India’s great democracy. Trust in the politics of performance… Trust in the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’.”
PM Modi commended the party workers for their dedication, noting these were the first assembly elections under BJP President Nitin Nabin. “Today, I respectfully bow to the people of Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, and the people of Tamil Nadu and Keralam… I also heartily congratulate the millions of BJP workers. Every BJP worker, big or small, has once again performed wonders. They have made the lotus bloom,” he said.
He added, “These were the first assembly elections since BJP President Nitin Nabin assumed the presidency. The guidance provided to every party worker during these elections proved invaluable in this victory.”
The Prime Minister also highlighted encouraging results in by-elections held on the same day in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, and Tripura, with NDA candidates winning in these states as well. He noted, “NDA leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar also won a landslide victory.”
Counting of votes also took place for assembly polls in Assam, West Bengal, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, with the BJP improving its performance in Keralam.