PM Modi in Bengaluru: NDA victories to create new history in Indian politics
Synopsis
Modi's Bengaluru address was more than a victory lap — it was a political stock-taking. From three MLAs in Bengal to over 200, and a dominant presence in 21-plus states, the BJP's geographic expansion is the real story behind the headline numbers. The speech framed stability and nationalism as the electorate's dominant mandate.
Key Takeaways
PM Modi addressed a large gathering near HAL Airport, Bengaluru after being felicitated by the Karnataka BJP unit.
The NDA has formed governments in Puducherry (second consecutive term) and Assam (third consecutive term).
The BJP has grown from 3 MLAs to over 200 MLAs in West Bengal over the past decade.
The BJP or NDA is now in power in more than 21 states and regions across India.
Congress has failed to cross the 100-seat mark in the last three Lok Sabha elections, compared to over 400 seats roughly 40 years ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday declared that the recent electoral victories of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would create new history in Indian politics, asserting that the entire country is moving in step with the party's national policies. He was speaking at a large public gathering near the HAL Airport in Bengaluru, where he was felicitated by the Karnataka BJP unit for the NDA's recent electoral performance.
Key Victories Cited by PM Modi
Modi highlighted a series of recent electoral wins, saying,
Point of View
Rather than on governance outcomes alone. The 'stability vs scams' framing is a well-worn electoral device, but it resonates because it fills a vacuum that the opposition has struggled to contest with a coherent counter-narrative.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did PM Modi say about the NDA's recent electoral victories?
PM Modi said the NDA's recent victories — including forming governments in Assam for a third consecutive term, Puducherry for a second consecutive term, and securing a large mandate in Bengal — would create new history in Indian politics. He described the results as reflecting the mood of youth, farmers, the poor, and the middle class.
Where did PM Modi make these remarks?
PM Modi made these remarks at a large public gathering near HAL Airport in Bengaluru on Sunday, where he was felicitated by the Karnataka BJP unit for the NDA's recent electoral performance.
How has the BJP's presence grown in West Bengal?
According to PM Modi, the BJP had only three MLAs in West Bengal before the last assembly election, but now has more than 200 MLAs — a dramatic expansion the party sees as evidence of its growing national footprint.
What did PM Modi say about the Congress party?
Modi noted that Congress, which once held more than 400 Lok Sabha seats roughly 40 years ago, has failed to cross the 100-seat mark in the last three general elections. He said the party and its supporters continue to blame others for their defeats rather than introspect.
How many states does the BJP or NDA currently govern?
According to PM Modi, the BJP or NDA is in power in more than 21 states and regions across India, including Andhra Pradesh, where the NDA government came to power recently.
