‘Nari Shakti stood united against fear’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta after BJP’s Bengal win

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday attributed the sweeping victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal to the "courage and unity" of women voters, saying their participation had strengthened democracy in the state.

Speaking after offering prayers at the Kali Bari Temple in CR Park, the Chief Minister said, “It is the blessing of Maa Kali and her divine power that enabled the women of Bengal, the Nari Shakti, to stand united against terror and fear and to be able to cast their votes. This time, voting has given a win to democracy, and this win will brighten the future of West Bengal.”

She further took a swipe at opposition parties, adding, “The parties that denied the Women’s Reservation Bill are now facing loss and backlash, whether it is M.K. Stalin or Mamata Banerjee.”

Meanwhile, Gupta offered prayers at the temple and sought blessings following the electoral outcome in West Bengal.

Her remarks come amid a major political shift in the state, where the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form the government with a decisive mandate, ending the long-standing rule of the All India Trinamool Congress.