Kolkata, May 6 (). There is an atmosphere of celebration in Kolkata over BJP’s victory in West Bengal. Many highlighted women’s safety as a major concern. Common people gave their reactions while talking to .
A young woman said, “Most people are saying that it is okay to change the government. All women want their security to increase, which the TMC government could not provide.”
Student Sanchita said, “It is a good change of government. It is hoped that the new government will work for the safety of women and girls.”
Abhishek Harlalka said, “Change is the rule of the world. This time the people have elected a new government in West Bengal. I hope that the new government will fulfill its promises.”
Brijesh Singh said, “It was very important to change the government in West Bengal. It is my wish that the new government brings Bengal, which was backward for 50 years, on the path of development.”
Joyita said, “I do not support any party, but Bengal needed change because a lot has happened here. If the new government does the right thing, it will win next time. Otherwise, like the Mamata government, the public will show the way.”
BJP leader Srirupa Mitra Chaudhary said, “People are so happy that now they can breathe freely. Today for the first time we are able to breathe without any fear.”
BJP leader Keya Ghosh said, “Mamata Banerjee knows that as per the Constitution, the 7th is her farewell day. Despite this, even after losing, if she is not ready to accept defeat, then I think even small children behave better than this.”
Indranil Khan, BJP’s winning candidate from Behala West assembly constituency, said, “It is a matter of great joy for the people of West Bengal. The people of West Bengal were deprived of their basic rights by the Mamata Banerjee government. Be it Sandeshkhali or Haskhali, or RG Kar Medical College, our women were being raped everywhere.”
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