Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, November 5, 2024, Kolkata : Union Minister of State for Shipping, Shantanu Thakur, expressed confidence that the BJP’s victory in the upcoming Naihati by-election was all but assured, provided that the people of Bengal cast their votes. Thakur, who was campaigning for the party’s candidate Rupak Mitra, emphasized that the BJP’s win was inevitable if voters left their homes and participated in the electoral process.
In a strong statement during the campaign, Thakur declared, “The culture of celebrity-driven campaigns is now a thing of the past. The people of Bengal are more politically aware than ever before. They are deeply concerned about the series of incidents unfolding in the state, and they will not tolerate the status quo any longer. If there is a free and fair vote, the minority votes will also go in favor of the BJP.”
Thakur’s comments come amid ongoing concerns over the state’s political environment, with the Union Minister asserting that the people of Bengal are increasingly disillusioned with the ruling establishment. “Bengal is a place of immense cultural heritage and political significance, but the people here are worried—there is a growing sentiment that the state government is failing to address their concerns. The time has come for change, and the BJP is ready to provide it,” Thakur stated.
In an additional layer of controversy, Thakur referred to a recent high-profile legal case involving Sanjay Roy, who is embroiled in the RG Kar case. Roy, who was recently granted bail, has denied allegations of rape and murder, claiming that he has been framed. “The truth will come out in court, but the state government is already trying to cover up the matter. This is just another example of the state’s failure to provide justice and transparency,” Thakur remarked, pointing to what he described as a broader pattern of mismanagement under the current administration.
The Naihati by-election, a crucial test for both the BJP and the ruling TMC, has seen a high level of political activity in recent weeks. Thakur’s campaign for Rupak Mitra, a BJP candidate, has gained significant traction, particularly among voters disillusioned by what they see as years of misgovernance. BJP supporters are optimistic that if voter turnout is high, they will secure a decisive victory in the by-election, which is expected to have ramifications for upcoming elections in the state.
Thakur also took aim at the state’s political environment, which he described as being rife with corruption and a lack of accountability. “The BJP is committed to bringing about a change that the people of Bengal are calling for,” he said, reiterating that a free and fair election process would see the BJP emerge victorious in the region.
As the Naihati by-election draws near, all eyes are on the voter turnout and the political strategies of both the BJP and TMC. While Thakur remains optimistic about the BJP’s chances, the outcome of the election could serve as a significant indicator of the political landscape in Bengal moving forward.