NDA leaders confident of Bengal win as exit polls project BJP 146–161 seats
Synopsis
According to exit polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party appears to be leading. However, the final results will only be known on counting day.
Key Takeaways
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Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday, 30 April expressed strong confidence that their alliance would form governments in West Bengal and Assam, after multiple exit polls projected significant gains for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in both states. NDA leaders also voiced optimism about the party's prospects in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Results are scheduled to be announced on 4 May.
What the Exit Polls Project
According to Matrize exit poll findings, the BJP is projected to win between 146 and 161 seats in the West Bengal Assembly, with an estimated vote share of approximately 42.5%. In Tamil Nadu's 234-seat Assembly, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance is expected to retain power. In Kerala's 140-seat Assembly, Matrize projects a close contest, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) estimated to secure 70–75 seats, narrowly ahead of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), projected at 60–65 seats.
What NDA Leaders Said
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was unequivocal in his assessment, stating,
Point of View
But based on the feedback from journalists and political people who went, and since it is a neighbouring state, an NDA government is coming to Bengal.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the outcome was expected:
This was bound to happen. The people have given their full blessings... The change in Bengal is certain, which will be visible to us on the 4th in the form of results.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra added a lighter note, saying,
May 4 is about to come, and saffron is visible everywhere. The mood of the public is now understandable. I think we should wait for the evening of the 4th, everyone will eat jhalmuri, everyone will eat jalebi.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said,
In West Bengal, the BJP is seen coming with a strong majority in the exit polls. After voting, we should wait for the counting of votes.
JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said,
Undoubtedly, the exit poll trends and almost all surveys indicate that a massive mandate is going to be received by the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam.
