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Ghosh Predicts BJP Gains in Nandigram and Rejinagar
Voting began Tuesday in by-elections in West Bengal.
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said he expects his party to do better in Nandigram.
He also said Rejinagar might change hands for the first time.
Ghosh believes some minority voters may now support the BJP because of development.
He said people are also concerned about corruption and oppression.
The way voter lists are being revised is being discussed in the Supreme Court.
Ghosh said the court had earlier issued a decision that guided the work.
He also described programmes celebrating Narendra Modi’s birthday and the government’s achievements.
In West Bengal, these programmes are due to continue until October 7 because Durga Puja is beginning.
Dilip Ghosh said the BJP would increase its winning margin in Nandigram.
He said Rejinagar could see a change for the first time.
Ghosh claimed minority voters were increasingly considering the BJP and its development record.
He dismissed criticism of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, saying the matter was before the Supreme Court.
He said programmes marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday would promote government achievements through October 7 in West Bengal.
- Who
- BJP leader and minister Dilip Ghosh, speaking about the party’s prospects in West Bengal by-elections.
- What
- Ghosh predicted a larger BJP margin in Nandigram and possible change in Rejinagar, and commented on voter-roll revision and government outreach programmes.
- Where
- West Bengal, including Nandigram and Rejinagar.
- When
- He made the remarks as by-election voting began on Tuesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- Ghosh said voters were increasingly interested in development and that the outreach programmes aimed to publicize government achievements.
Key facts
- By-election voting
- Voting in West Bengal had begun on Tuesday.
- Nandigram prediction
- Ghosh said the BJP had already won the seat and expected its margin to increase.
- Rejinagar prediction
- Ghosh said a change could happen there for the first time.
- Electoral-roll issue
- The Special Intensive Revision matter was before the Supreme Court.
- Form 6
- The Chief Justice of India had said the court had not approved a modified version of the form and sought records about its changes.
- Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan
- Ghosh said the programme was being used to highlight government achievements and the goal of a developed India by 2047.
- Programme schedule
- Ghosh said events in West Bengal would continue until October 7, while those elsewhere in India would run until October 17.
Quotes
Dilip Ghosh
West Bengal minister commenting on the by-elections
“Regarding the by-election, Nandigram is a seat already won by the BJP, and our margin will increase there. For the first time, a change can happen in Rejinagar as well.”
thehansindia.com
“The matter is in the Supreme Court. Even earlier, regarding SIR, the Supreme Court had given a decision based on which the work has been carried out.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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