Record Turnout in Bengal Polls Phase 1 Draws Political Reactions
The first phase of the West Bengal elections saw a record voter turnout, drawing praise from the Supreme Court and various reactions from political leaders. Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah commented on the turnout, with Shah predicting a BJP sweep and issuing warnings to opponents.
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'There's nothing left in Bengal': Amit Shah reacts to Mamata's 'conquer' BJP in Delhi threat
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared her intention to challenge the BJP nationally, aiming to unite opposition parties and dismantle the party at the Centre. She vowed to win Bengal first, then take the fight to Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded with a jibe, questioning her need to come to Delhi.
By TOI NEWS DESK
Read full article →‘TMC now extremely rattled’: PM Modi hits out after record turnout in first phase of Bengal elections
By Tanusree Bose
Read full article →SC lauds 92% turnout in Bengal polls, says voting strengthens democracy
The Supreme Court also took note of the relative absence of violence during polling, a recurrent concern in the state’s electoral history
Read full article →"Phase 1 Voting Signals Wave Of Change, BJP's Victory In Bengal": PM Modi
Nearly 92 per cent of the 3.60 crore electors turned up to vote in the first phase of the West Bengal assembly polls on Thursday.
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