New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday concluded his election campaigning for the second phase of West Bengal elections by addressing the people through an open letter and an audio message. The second phase of voting is scheduled for April 29.
In the letter, PM Modi appealed the voters to support the BJP, emphasising the need for “trust” and development in the state. He said he had experienced a strong response during his campaign and described the rallies and roadshows as energising.
“Throughout the entire election campaign in West Bengal, the boundless love and blessings I have received from my family members have filled me with a new strength. Be it the youth power or the women’s power here, our farmer brothers and sisters, workers or businessmen — everyone is resolute in building a ‘Vikasito Bangla’. In this letter, I have expressed my sentiments towards them,” he wrote in a post on X while sharing the letter.
पश्चिम बंगाल के पूरे चुनाव अभियान के दौरान मुझे अपने परिवारजनों का जो अपार स्नेह और आशीर्वाद मिला है, उसने एक नई ऊर्जा से भर दिया है। यहां की युवाशक्ति हो या नारीशक्ति, हमारे किसान भाई-बहन हों, श्रमिक या फिर कारोबारी, सभी ‘विकसित बंगाल’ के लिए संकल्पित हैं। मैंने इस पत्र में उनके… pic.twitter.com/IKH447nWn2
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2026
PM expresses confidence in political change in Bengal
Modi also expressed confidence in a political change in the state, urging voters to participate in large numbers. He also said that, if elected, his party would work towards building a “developed Bengal”.
The Prime Minister also released an audio message urging citizens to turn out in large numbers for voting and described the election as an important democratic exercise.
पश्चिम बंगाल के मेरे परिवारजनो, लोकतंत्र के महोत्सव में बीजेपी की विजय का ध्वज फहराने का सुनहरा अवसर आपके सामने है। मुझे विश्वास है कि 29 अप्रैल को आप मतदान का नया रिकॉर्ड बनाएंगे। इस ऐतिहासिक अवसर को लेकर मैंने ऑडियो संदेश के माध्यम से अपनी भावनाएं व्यक्त की हैं… pic.twitter.com/17Afzc7Hsy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2026
“My dear family members in West Bengal, this festival of democracy has brought before you a golden opportunity to hoist the flag of BJP’s victory. I am certain that on 29 April, you will set a new record in voting. In this historic moment, I have expressed my sentiments through an audio message.”
PM calls elections festival of democracy
In his letter the PM described the elections as festival of democracy adding that he got the opportunity to present BJP’s roadmap for Bengal’s development during campaigning.
He further wrote that he felt a unique energy in Bengal during the campaigning. Despite the intense heat and so many rallies, I did not feel tired even for a moment. These rallies and roadshows felt like a pilgrimage to me. Whenever I went among the devotees of Maa Kali, it felt as if Maa Kali herself was constantly filling me with new energy,” he wrote.
Full text of PM Modi’s letter to Bengal voters
My dear brothers and sisters of West Bengal,
Every festival of democracy is sacred. I have also had the opportunity to be part of this democratic exercise in Bengal. In recent days, I had the chance to present the BJP’s roadmap for Bengal’s development before you all.
Campaigning ends at 5 pm today, and my final rally for this election has also concluded. Through this letter, I want to express my feelings to every family in Bengal.
During this election, I experienced a unique energy in Bengal. Despite the intense heat and numerous rallies, I did not feel tired at all. These rallies and roadshows felt like a pilgrimage to me. Whenever I was among the devotees of Goddess Kali, it felt as though she was continuously filling me with new energy.
Before the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya in January 2024, I had observed an 11-day ritual and fast. In this election too, I experienced a similar feeling.
At every rally and roadshow in Bengal, I received so many heartfelt messages and drawings that I can never forget them. Whenever I get time after these events, I calmly go through them at night… I read your letters filled with affection and even respond to them. The love I see among people of all age groups—youth, women, and the elderly—is my greatest strength.
During this election, I also saw how eager the youth, women, farmers, and workers of Bengal are for a developed state. The youth want open opportunities to move forward. Daughters seek a free sky and security. Every citizen and every family in Bengal is moving forward with one resolve—it is time for change.
There has been enough fear; now people need trust, now they need the BJP.
Serving Bengal and ensuring its security is my duty. Transforming every challenge before Bengal into an opportunity is both my fortune and my responsibility. I will not step back from this responsibility. I assure you that we will together celebrate the swearing-in of a BJP Chief Minister in Bengal.
Together, we will build a developed Bengal.
Concluding his letter, PM Modi called for unity in development: “Together, we will make Bengal developed. Many thanks! Vande Mataram!”
The final phase of polling in West Bengal will be held on April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.