Union Home Minister Amit Shah, campaigning in West Bengal, asserted BJP would form the government with a full majority and claimed it would eliminate infiltration. He also accused CM Mamata Banerjee of dynastic politics and urged voters to support BJP in upcoming phases
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said high voter turnout in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls reflects a desire for change, led by women and youth. He criticised the Trinamool Congress and promised action against illegal infiltration if BJP comes to power