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BJP workers celebrate historic win in Bengal with Rabindra Sangeet in Kolkata

Celebrations are underway at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Kolkata as the party claims a historic and clear majority mandate in the West Bengal assembly elections. Party workers, dressed in saffron, are dancing to traditional Bengali music, including Rabindra Sangeet. Senior party leaders are present at the Kolkata office to monitor the election results and participate in the events. The celebrations feature traditional snacks like jhal muri, which became a prominent talking point during the election campaign. Women party workers were seen crying with emotion as the election trends indicated a favourable outcome for the party against the incumbent state government.

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