Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday evening seen wearing a traditional Bengali-inspired outfit during his visit to the party headquarters following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) strong electoral performance in West Bengal. Pics/PTI
Updated On: 2026-05-04 08:13 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The choice of attire was widely interpreted as a symbolic nod to Bengal’s cultural identity, coinciding with the BJP’s electoral performance in the state
PM Modi, during his address at BJP headquarters in Delhi, said, "This day is historic, unprecedented; I share happiness of all BJP workers"
PM Modi on Monday lauded the BJP's strong performance in the West Bengal assembly polls and NDA's victories in Assam and Puducherry
"Today, I respectfully bow to the people of Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, and the people of Tamil Nadu and Keralam. I also heartily congratulate the millions of BJP workers. Every BJP worker, big or small, has once again performed wonders. They have made the lotus bloom," he said
No state has Left govt now; this ideological shift shows country wants development, PM Modi said