‘High Turnout Signals Change in Bengal’: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister links record polling to anti-incumbency, flags women’s safety and infiltration
- Rajnath Singh says high turnout indicates voter shift
- Over 93% polling recorded in Phase 1 in West Bengal
- Links turnout to 2011 precedent of regime change
- Raises issues of women’s safety and infiltration
GG News Bureau
Kolkata, 25th April: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the high voter turnout in the first phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal reflects a clear desire for political change in the state.
Speaking after a campaign rally, Singh said that polling of over 93 per cent indicates that voters have decided to replace the ruling All India Trinamool Congress, drawing parallels with the 2011 elections when high turnout preceded a shift in power.
He also highlighted increased participation of women voters, attributing it to concerns over safety and expressing confidence that a BJP government would address these issues. Singh referred to the Centre’s push for women’s reservation in legislatures as part of broader efforts towards gender equality.
On the issue of infiltration, the Defence Minister said illegal entrants would be identified and deported through a humane approach, stressing that due process would be followed.
Singh also briefly commented on global developments, expressing hope for stability amid tensions in West Asia and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
West Bengal is witnessing a closely contested election between the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress, with the second phase of polling scheduled for April 29 and results to be declared on May 4.
