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BJP's Bengal victory historic, reflects people's faith in Modi's leadership, says Union Minister Srinivas Varma

Journalist File Desk — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:13:39 +0530

VIJAYAWADA, May 4: BJP leaders and cadre in Vijayawada broke into celebrations on Monday following the party's dominant performance in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, with Union Minister Bhupatiraju Srinivas Varma joining the festivities by distributing sweets among party workers.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Srinivas Varma described the results as historic, noting that while retaining power in Assam and Puducherry was itself significant, the gains made in West Bengal marked a watershed moment in the party's political journey. He pointed out that the BJP had not held a single MLA seat in West Bengal in 2011, went on to win 70 seats in 2021, and was now advancing towards the 200-seat mark — a trajectory he said was a testament to the growing trust of the people in the party.

The Union Minister alleged that the previous government's tenure in West Bengal was marked by violence and misappropriation of Central welfare schemes. He said that despite attacks during polling, the people of the State had stood firm and extended their support to the BJP, reflecting their resolve for change.

Mr. Srinivas Varma noted that it was particularly meaningful for the BJP to have grown in the home State of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, underlining the party's commitment to the development of Bengal. He recalled Mookerjee's contributions to the cause of uniform laws and national unity.

The Minister expressed confidence that West Bengal would be at the forefront of development in the coming years and that the BJP's expansion would continue in other States as well. He attributed the victories to the sustained efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party leadership, and the dedicated work of the cadre on the ground.

Borra Gopi Murthy Wins Teacher MLC Election for East-West Godavari Districts

Journalist File Desk — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:00:34 +0530

KAKINADA ( Journalist File ) : Borra Gopi Murthy of the PDF (People's Democratic Front) emerged victorious in the Teacher's MLC (Member of Legislative Council) elections for the united East and West Godavari districts. Gopi Murthy secured 9,165 votes, winning with a clear majority of first-preference votes. His main rival, Gandham Narayan Rao, received approximately 5,259 votes, with 814 invalid votes recorded in the final tally.

The vote counting process took place on Monday at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Central Library in Kakinada, where 76 staff members participated in the counting process at 14 tables, under the supervision of counting agents.

Voter turnout was recorded at an impressive 92.62% across six districts, with 116 polling centers. Of the total 16,737 eligible voters, 15,502 cast their votes. The officials confirmed that 814 of these votes were invalid.

Borra Gopi Murthy's victory was assured as he maintained a consistent lead throughout the counting process, with a final margin of 3,906 votes over Narayan Rao.

Election observers, including K. Harshavardhan, RO Shanmohan, Kakinada ARDO S. Malla Babu, KSEZ SDC Ramalakshmi, and Kakinada Urban Tahsildar Jitendra, closely monitored the counting process.

The counting began after the secured ballot boxes were opened in the presence of MLC candidates, the Returning Officer, Kakinada District Collector Shanmohan, and SP Vikrant Patil. Along with Gopi Murthy, other MLC candidates present at the counting included Dr. Kavala Nageshwar Rao, Palugu Deepak, Gandham Narayan Rao, and Namana Venkatalakshmi.

The election process was closely observed by election officials K. Harshavardhan and RO Shanmohan.

Sharad Pawar Expresses Concern Over EVMs, Questions Trust in Election Process

Journalist File Desk — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:38:55 +0530

Mumbai ( Journalist File ) : Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar has raised concerns about the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the election process, expressing doubts over public trust in their reliability. Speaking at an anti-EVM rally in Markadwadi village, Sholapur district, on Sunday, Pawar stated that the public no longer has faith in EVMs, with many expressing skepticism regarding the results of recent elections in Maharashtra.

"While elections take place, with some winning and others losing, there is growing doubt among the public about the election process," Pawar said, referencing the recently concluded elections in Maharashtra. He noted that following the announcement of the election results, many voters have questioned the credibility of the EVMs.

Pawar highlighted that several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and various European nations, continue to rely on the traditional ballot system for elections, in contrast to India, which uses EVMs. "Why shouldn't India adopt the ballot system?" he questioned, emphasizing that the country should consider revisiting the traditional method of voting.

The NCP leader further stated that any complaints or concerns regarding the election process should be brought to his attention. "I will forward these grievances to the Election Commission and the Chief Minister of the state," Pawar assured.

This statement comes amid allegations of EVM misuse, with opposition lawmakers from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance refusing to take an oath on Saturday, accusing the machines of being tampered with during the elections.