Bypolls win shows deep connect with people: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP's strong performance in recent Lok Sabha and assembly bypolls as a testament to the deep connection the people have with the alliance's good governance agenda. He thanked the people, stating that their mandate will further bolster the NDA and enable the government to fulfill its promises for the welfare of citizens and their aspirations for a brighter future.

The BJP secured significant victories, including the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam and the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly seats in West Bengal. The party's allies, AINRC and various others, also made notable gains, particularly in Puducherry and Rajasthan. Modi emphasized that the BJP's success stems from the voters' rejection of the INDIA bloc, dismissing the allegations of lies, confusion, and disinformation propagated by Rahul Gandhi and their supporters.

He asserted that the NDA's continued victories, including recent local body polls in Rajasthan and Tripura, demonstrate that the people have spoken clearly against the opposition. Modi noted that despite facing challenges from Congress and its allies, as well as activist groups protesting the SIR row, the BJP's win is a resounding message of democracy to the opposition.

Smriti Irani, a BJP spokesperson, highlighted the significance of the Rejinagar bypoll, noting that the seat has a substantial Muslim population and had recently elected a Congress MP who subsequently defected to the BJP. She argued that these results not only reflect the voters' wisdom but also underscore the robustness of India's constitutional framework in upholding democratic values.

The BJP spokesperson questioned the opposition party's response to these results, particularly amid its aggressive campaign questioning alleged collusion between the Election Commission and the government to support the governing alliance.