Bengal & Assam Trends Boost BJP, Chhattisgarh Celebrates 

Early election leads show BJP heading for majority in West Bengal and Assam; Chhattisgarh workers celebrate with ‘Jhalmuri’ parties as MP says TMC uprooted.

Early election trends from West Bengal and Assam brought spontaneous celebrations to BJP offices in Chhattisgarh on Monday afternoon. With the party appearing to cross the majority mark in both states, workers in Raipur, Bilaspur, and Ambikapur burst crackers, danced to drumbeats, and distributed Bengal’s famous street snack, jhalmuri.

The mood was not just festive but defiant. At the party’s Ekant Parisar office in the capital, slogans like “Jhalmuri, Mamata uri” (Mamata flies away) echoed through the corridors.

A snack as a symbol

It wasn't just about the wins. The choice of snack mattered. Jhalmuri, a puffed rice delicacy synonymous with Bengal’s street food culture, became the unlikely hero of the day.

In Bilaspur, workers set up a special jhalmuri stall outside the office of local MLA Sushant Shukla. “We’ve already sold over 200 plates,” a vendor near the Raipur office said, struggling to keep up with demand. Party leaders, including state president Kiran Dev, were seen feeding the snack to workers. Dev later told reporters, “This is the result of our workers' hard work. Mamata has gone; now equality has come to Bengal. We will regroup for a wonderful Assam.”

‘TMC uprooted,’ say leaders

The celebratory language was sharp. Rajya Sabha MP Laxmi Verma, standing with Raipur Mayor Minal Choubey, did not hold back. “We have uprooted TMC completely. This is a victory for Sanatan,” Verma said, drawing cheers from a crowd that had gathered despite the afternoon heat.

Mayor Manjusha Bhagat in Ambikapur echoed the sentiment, claiming that “TMC’s goonda raj is over.” The remarks reflected the party’s campaign pitch that framed the Bengal election as a battle between “development and anarchy.”

Ground-level cues from the campaign trail

For some leaders present in Raipur, the trends felt personal. Prafull Vishwakarma, who campaigned in Bengal’s Pandeshwar constituency, described the ground situation as a “barrel of gunpowder.”

“We could not step out after sunset. Local people were terrified of revealing their identity. We had to meet them without showing who we were for two and a half months,” Vishwakarma said. He claimed the public had voted for “change of power” against a climate of fear and booth-capturing.

BJP leader Mrityunjay Dubey, who also campaigned in the state, added that people chose development over fear. “PM Modi and Amit Shah guaranteed safety and jobs. The public responded,” he said.

Chief Minister’s take

From Balrampur, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the trends indicated a “liberation” for people from West Bengal’s “authoritarian government.” He also confirmed that a clear BJP comeback was underway in Assam.

Meanwhile, in Bhilai and Raigarh, workers set off firecrackers and distributed sweets. In Ambikapur, the local mayor was seen dancing openly with party flags — a visual that quickly spread through worker networks.

What’s next

While officials cautioned that these are early trends and not final results, the energy across Chhattisgarh’s BJP circles suggested a strong sense of closure. For a party that has long struggled to break into Bengal’s polarised politics, the prospect of a majority is being treated as a historic shift.

“This is the same Bengal where Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee founded the Jan Sangh,” said leader Deepak Ujjwal. “Today, his ideology is forming a government.”

Counting is still underway. But for now, in Raipur, the drums haven’t stopped.

BJP Workers Celebrate West Bengal Election Gains Across MP

Party cadres distribute traditional sweets as results show strong performance in eastern state

As counting progresses in five state assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party is celebrating what preliminary trends show as significant gains in West Bengal. Across Madhya Pradesh, party workers have begun festivities marking the developments, with celebrations reported from major cities including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Ujjain.

The mood inside BJP offices has turned jubilant. Party workers distributed jhalmudi — a traditional Indian snack — to colleagues and supporters. In several locations, drums were beaten and firecrackers burst as news of the leading trends reached party cadres.

Ministers Share Emotional Reactions

Senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya appeared visibly moved while speaking to media in Indore. Reflecting on the party's efforts in West Bengal, where he has faced legal cases and serious allegations, Vijayvargiya said the party workers had persevered despite pressure.

"The tears are not of weakness, but of joy at victory over injustice," he told reporters. He described the West Bengal results as marking the end of what he called oppressive rule in the state.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav compared the atmosphere to major festivals like Diwali and Holi. Speaking in Gwalior, he said the results represented the triumph of nationalism and the defeat of arrogance. He referenced West Bengal voters choosing development and the BJP's vision under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Election Overview Across Five States

Counting is underway for 824 assembly seats spread across five states: West Bengal (294 seats), Tamil Nadu (234 seats), Kerala (140 seats), Assam (126 seats), and Puducherry (30 seats).

Early trends show notable shifts. In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay's newly formed TVK party has emerged as a surprise contender, currently leading in over 100 seats. In Kerala, the opposition UDF alliance, led by Congress along with Muslim League and Kerala Congress allies, appears set to return to power after about a decade, with Congress candidates showing leads across numerous constituencies.

Ground-Level Celebrations

In Ujjain's Bengali colony, celebrations took a cultural turn as Bengali women marked the West Bengal results by blowing conch shells in traditional fashion. Newly appointed authority chief Ravi Solanki participated in the community gathering.

BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal told media that Congress had become "irrelevant" in Indian politics. He mentioned that jhalmudi holds personal significance for him due to family connections in Kolkata, and said crackers had been arranged for the celebrations.

Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devra stated that "jungle rule" in West Bengal had ended. Minister Gautam Tetwal said the state was now free from what he termed "Didi's terror," referring to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Party Strategy and Ground Mobilization

The BJP deployed senior leaders from Madhya Pradesh to campaign in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu ahead of the elections. The party's expansion strategy involved fielding candidates across multiple states in alliance with regional partners, while Congress focused on regaining lost ground through coalition arrangements.

The counting will determine the final composition of these assemblies and shape political alignments in eastern and southern India over the coming years. Results are expected to be finalized by end of day as officials continue the tallying process across all five states.