BJP confident of forming first-ever Bengal govt, credits Modi for win
Synopsis
For the first time in its history, the BJP is claiming it will form the government in West Bengal — a state the party has long targeted but never governed. With leaders invoking Modi's leadership, promising the Uniform Civil Code, and pledging to turn Bengal into an industrial hub, the party is signalling a historic political shift in one of India's most fiercely contested states.
Key Takeaways
The BJP on 4 May 2025 expressed confidence of forming the government in West Bengal for the first time.
Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla credited PM Narendra Modi's leadership for the party's electoral momentum across states.
The BJP also claimed a third consecutive term in Assam .
Leader Gourav Vallabh promised implementation of the Uniform Civil Code and a focus on women's dignity in Bengal.
The party pledged to turn West Bengal into a major industrial hub under a 'double engine' government model.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the TMC were accused of running a 'climate of fear' over 15 years in power.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, 4 May expressed strong confidence of forming the government in West Bengal for the first time, with party leaders crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the electoral momentum and promising a phase of accelerated development and governance reforms in the state.
Key Claims by BJP Leaders
Speaking to news agency IANS, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said the party is poised to form governments in multiple states, pointing to what he described as the expanding appeal of the Prime Minister's leadership across the country. Poonawalla also cited Assam, where the BJP is reportedly set to secure a third consecutive term.
Point of View
If borne out, would be the single biggest state-level political upset since the TMC swept out the Left in 2011. Yet the party's claims rest on electoral momentum that has not always translated into West Bengal wins — the 2021 assembly election being the most recent example of a confident BJP campaign ending in a decisive TMC victory. The promises of a Uniform Civil Code and industrial transformation are politically loaded in a state with a significant minority population and a historically unionised workforce. Whether the 'double engine' model delivers in Bengal — or stalls as it has in states where BJP governments inherited deep structural deficits — will be the real measure of this claimed mandate.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the BJP ever formed a government in West Bengal before?
No, this would be the first time the BJP forms a government in West Bengal. The state has historically been governed by the Left Front for over three decades, followed by the All India Trinamool Congress under Mamata Banerjee since 2011.
What is the 'double engine' government model the BJP is referring to?
The 'double engine' model refers to having aligned BJP governments at both the state and central levels, which the party argues enables faster policy implementation and fund flow. BJP leader Gourav Vallabh said this would accelerate development and turn West Bengal into a major industrial hub.
What promises has the BJP made for West Bengal?
BJP leader Gourav Vallabh promised implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, ensuring the dignity and self-respect of women, good governance, and transforming West Bengal into a major industrial hub of the country.
What did BJP say about Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee?
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that despite 15 years in power, Mamata Banerjee's government failed to uphold the 'Maa, Maati, Manush' slogan and presided over a 'climate of fear'. He claimed voters have rejected TMC's rule in favour of trust and democracy.
Which other state did BJP claim a win in alongside West Bengal?
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also claimed the party is set to secure a third consecutive term in Assam, citing it as further evidence of PM Narendra Modi's growing leadership appeal across India.
