Long-sought mission achieved, says PM Modi as BJP ends Mamata rule in West Bengal

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like Calling the day historic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday hailed Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) landmark win in West Bengal, adding that the mission was long-sought. PM Narendra Modi at BJP headquarter in Delhi on Monday eveningStarting his victory speech with ‘Bharat Mata ki jai’ chants, PM Modi said at the BJP headquarter that the day is special in many ways. "Gangotri to Ganga Sagar, har jagah Kamal hi Kamal khila hua hai [from Gangotri to Ganga Sagar, it is Lotus everywhere], PM Modi said later in his speech, referring to the expanding BJP reach across the country. “Ek baar phir se kamal khila diya hai [Lotus has bloomed once again],” said PM Modi, thanking BJP leaders and workers for the landslide victory. Election Commission of India began counting votes for assembly elections 2026 at 8 am on Monday, shortly after which the BJP took an early lead only to widen the gap against TMC. After multiple rounds of counting, the BJP was leading or winning in 205 seats, according to ECI data at 6 pm, while the TMC was struggling at a distant second with a leads tally of 82. Along with West Bengal, the BJP also secured a win in Assam and the Union territory of Puducherry. He said the verdict in the 2026 assembly elections is a display of why India is a “mother of democracy”. Not just democracy, India's Constitution has won today, PM Narendra Modi said. He said the 93 per cent voting percentage is historic in itself, adding that Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Keralam polling records comprised a strong participation by women. In a shoutout to security forces, PM Modi said, “Your contribution to upholding the dignity of India's democracy will always be remembered.” Follow the latest breaking news and developments from India and around the world with Hindustan Times' newsdesk. From politics and policies to the economy and the environment, from local issues to national events and global affairs, we've got you covered.Read More