BJP Candidates Seek Divine Favor Ahead of West Bengal Vote Count
BJP candidates in West Bengal offered prayers at temples ahead of the assembly election vote count, with prominent figures like Suvendu Adhikari seeking blessings for victory. The candidates emphasized both their religious devotion and hopes for political change in a state governed by the TMC for 15 years.
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On the eve of the vote count in West Bengal's assembly elections, BJP candidates visited temples in their constituencies to offer prayers, aiming for divine favor to secure victory.
Key figures, including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, conducted rituals in hopes of unseating the TMC, which has ruled for 15 years.
Despite focusing on spiritual well-being, the candidates also hoped for 'poriborton' or political change, as tensions linger from past electoral violence.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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