Democracy Triumphs: PM Modi Lauds Election Commission After Historic BJP Victories

Addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on May 4, 2026, PM Modi extended gratitude to voters and election officials. He emphasized that the record turnout across states reflected the strength of India’s democracy and the credibility of its constitutional institutions.

PM Modi’s Special Thanks

PM Modi praised the Election Commission, its staff, and security forces for ensuring free and fair elections. He noted that West Bengal recorded a historic 93% turnout, while Assam and other states also set new participation records. He said history would remember the contribution of those who safeguarded the dignity of India’s democracy. 

Victory In Bengal And Assam

The BJP crossed the majority mark in West Bengal, winning or leading in over 200 seats, ending Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule. In Assam, the BJP-led NDA secured a resounding mandate, reaffirming public trust in its development agenda. Modi described the Bengal win as a “spectacular mandate” and a paradigm shift in the BJP’s political journey. 

National Implications

PM Modi assured that the BJP governments in Bengal and Assam would focus on development, inclusivity, and dignity for all sections of society. He credited decades of grassroots work by party workers for the historic breakthrough, calling them the “true strength” of the BJP. 

Key Highlights

•⁠  ⁠PM Modi thanks Election Commission, poll staff, and security forces

•⁠  ⁠Historic 93% turnout in West Bengal, record participation in Assam

•⁠  ⁠BJP wins majority in Bengal, ending Mamata Banerjee’s rule

•⁠  ⁠NDA secures strong mandate in Assam for third consecutive term

•⁠  ⁠Modi calls victories triumph of democracy and people’s power

Sources: Hindustan Times, The Hindu, WION, India TV News