New Delhi, May 4 (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed party workers at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi as the party surged ahead in Assembly election results in West Bengal and Assam, terming the outcome a “historic and unprecedented mandate” reflecting people’s trust in democracy and performance-driven politics.
The Prime Minister, upon reaching the party headquarters, was greeted by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, who attempted to felicitate him with a garland. In a symbolic gesture, Modi instead took the garland and honoured Nabin, drawing applause from party workers present at the venue.
Soon after taking the stage, Modi greeted the gathering with “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” as enthusiastic workers cheered the BJP’s performance. He said the day marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by party workers across the country.
“Today is a historic day. It is unprecedented. When years of efforts turn into success, the happiness seen on people’s faces is the same I see among BJP workers across the country,” he said, adding that the results signify trust in India’s democracy, Constitution and the politics of performance.
The Prime Minister said the mandate reflects confidence in the idea of “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat” and thanked voters in West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala for participating in the democratic process.
He congratulated BJP workers, saying their tireless efforts have once again ensured the party’s strong performance. “Every worker, big or small, has performed wonders and made the lotus bloom,” he said.
Highlighting the broader electoral outcome, Modi said by-election results in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland and Tripura were also encouraging, indicating widespread support for the party and its allies.
Describing the high voter turnout, especially in West Bengal, as a testament to the strength of Indian democracy, he said, “The people have shown the world why India is called the Mother of Democracy. Not only democracy, but the Constitution and democratic institutions have also emerged victorious,” while congratulating the Election Commission, polling staff and security forces.
Referring to the party’s expansion, Modi said BJP’s presence has strengthened across the Ganga belt and acknowledged continued support from Assam, where the NDA secured another term.
The Prime Minister reiterated the party’s commitment to development, promising focused governance in states where it has secured support, and assured efforts towards safety, employment and welfare, particularly in West Bengal.
In a key message, Modi urged political workers to move beyond divisive politics. “When BJP has won, there should be talk of change, not revenge; of future, not fear,” he said, appealing to all parties to end the cycle of violence and work collectively for development.
He noted that recent elections in West Bengal witnessed peaceful polling, marking a departure from past trends. “For the first time, there was no fear. It was the voice of the people, not violence, that defined the elections,” he said.
The Prime Minister concluded by reaffirming the party’s commitment to serving the people and strengthening democratic values across the country. (NVI)
