Kharagpur, April 4 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday, claimed that a strong wave of change is sweeping across the state, asserting that people from all regions are united in their demand for political transformation ahead of the upcoming state polls.

Speaking to IANS during an election campaign in Kharagpur, LoP Adhikari said, “There is only one wave across the whole of Bengal, from Darjeeling to Digha and from Cooch Behar to Kakdwip. Everyone is part of the same wave. The people want change, and that change is happening.”

He also expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would form the government in West Bengal under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Launching a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress, LoP Adhikari alleged that the party shelters anti-social elements and extremist forces.

He also claimed that individuals allegedly linked to unlawful activities had been given nominations by the ruling Trinamool Congress.

“Action should be taken against such (anti-social) elements, and real action will be taken after May 4 when the BJP comes to power in West Bengal. Just as people in Maharashtra, Odisha, and other states have taught them a lesson, Bengal will do the same,” LoP Adhikari said.

Commenting on the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the LoP noted that the poll body is making efforts to ensure free and fair elections.

However, he alleged that certain sections of the police were not strictly adhering to ECI guidelines.

The political contest in West Bengal has intensified ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April.

The ECI has announced that the polling in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases — on April 23 and April 29.

The first phase will cover 152 Assembly constituencies, while the second phase will include 142 Assembly seats.

LoP Adhikari is in the electoral fray from Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district.

The electoral battle is primarily expected to be between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress, as both parties aim to secure a majority and stake claim to form the next government in the state.

–IANS

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