Keep up fight against TMC, will win polls : PM Modi to Bengal BJP MPs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked BJP MPs from West Bengal to effectively counter the Trinamool Congress-led government in the state and work towards winning the assembly elections next year. BJP MPs from West Bengal met the prime minister in New Delhi, along with Khagen Murmu -- the Lok Sabha member from Maldah Uttar -- who was attacked by a mob in October. Modi enquired about Murmu’s well being and told BJP members from the state to counter the West Bengal government to save democracy in the state. He stressed the need for MPs to stay connected with their constituencies and understand ground realities as part of their election strategy. He reminded them of the BJP's growth in West Bengal from three MLAs in 2011 to a stronger presence by 2016. "We have to work hard and make sure we win this election in Bengal," he said, appreciating their efforts against TMC.

"The prime minister told us to keep fighting the West Bengal government to save democracy. We will remove this government. The prime minister told us that we have to win these elections and we will win the elections," Sukanta Majumdar, president of the West Bengal unit of the BJP, told reporters after the meeting.

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista said the prime minister praised the dedication and tireless efforts of the BJP workers in West Bengal and highlighted their role in public outreach and standing with the people of the state in times of their needs.

"He has encouraged us to continue the positive work with renewed vigour and to take further steps towards reaching out to every individual across the state," Bista said in a post on X. The BJP is gearing up for the elections in West Bengal next year, after the massive win of the BJP-JD(U) alliance in Bihar. The delegation included state president Shamik Bhattacharya and Sukanta Majumdar.