A Win 25 Years in the Making — And the Leaders Who Made It Happen
May 4, 2026, was not just another election results day. When the BJP crossed the majority mark in West Bengal — a state it had won just 3 seats in 2016 and then 77 in 2021 — it completed one of Indian democracy’s most remarkable political journeys. And for Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, BJP’s National Spokesperson and Rajasthan Cabinet Minister, the day carried a deeply personal meaning.
In his op-ed published in the Daily Pioneer on May 4, 2026, Rathore wrote with unusual emotion: “May 4th, 2026, was a day of great joy, deep gratitude, and overwhelming emotion.” He credited the victory to three sources: PM Modi’s vision, Home Minister Amit Shah’s strategic relentlessness, and the lakhs of BJP karyakartas who worked silently at the grassroots for years.
◆ What Rathore Said — In His Own Words
| 📝 Rathore’s Op-Ed — Daily Pioneer, May 4, 2026 “This wasn’t just an electoral victory; it was a massive validation of the sweat and blood our karyakartas have poured into the grassroots over the years. The absolute crown jewel of this historic moment is undoubtedly West Bengal.” “This mandate carries one clear message: wherever the BJP and NDA have earned the people’s trust, the people have responded with overwhelming support.” “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas — this is our mantra, and this is our path forward.” (Source: Daily Pioneer, May 4, 2026 — Rathore as National Spokesperson, BJP) |
◆ The Three Pillars of BJP’s Win — As Rathore Explains It
In his op-ed and subsequent media appearances, Rathore identified three reasons for the mandate:
- PM Narendra Modi’s governance vision — development that voters can see and touch, not promises on paper
- Amit Shah’s ground-level strategy — micro-planning, booth management, coalition-building that turned marginal seats into wins
- Karyakarta sacrifice — workers who campaigned in violent conditions in Bengal for years, knowing results would take time
As The Print reported from Rajasthan BJP, state BJP president Madan Rathore echoed the same sentiment: “Under the leadership of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and other leaders, along with grassroots campaigns, this result has been achieved.”
◆ Rajasthan’s Own Role — And Why It Matters
The 2026 Bengal victory also has a strong Rajasthan connection. As FreePressJournal documented, Rajasthan leaders including Bhupender Yadav and Sunil Bansal were among the key architects of BJP’s Bengal strategy. There are also approximately 10-12 lakh non-resident Rajasthanis in West Bengal — the Marwari business community — who are deeply invested in seeing a stable, development-focused government in Bengal.
◆ What This Win Means for Rajasthan’s Own Development Story
For Rathore, national wins and local delivery are two sides of the same coin. The same double-engine government model that drove Assam’s three consecutive BJP terms — which Rathore praised in his Pioneer op-ed — is what Rajasthan is building right now. Rising Rajasthan investment, DigiFest and iStart growth, Jhotwara’s ₹924 crore development, and the Skill India International Centres coming to Jaipur — all reflect the same principle: governance that earns trust by delivering results.
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