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"},{"text":"He framed the election verdict as a decisive rejection of what he termed \"appeasement politics\" and a victory for the BJP's governance model based on \"Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas\"."},{"text":"\"Bharosa won; Bhoy lost! People of Bengal won; TMC lost,\" he wrote, suggesting that the electorate had endorsed the BJP's vision for development and governance in the state."},{"text":"Bhandari also said that the mandate reflected the aspirations of the people of West Bengal, adding that the state had \"blessed BJP under PM Narendra Modi's leadership\"."},{"text":" He also paid tribute to BJP workers, saying that countless karyakartas had dedicated their lives and efforts over decades to expand the party's footprint in the state."},{"text":"Highlighting the party’s historical roots, Bhandari noted that the Bharatiya Jana Sangh began its journey from Bengal, calling the current developments a culmination of a long ideological and organisational struggle. "},{"text":"He described the outcome as a \"civilisational battle won\", underlining the significance the party attaches to West Bengal politically and culturally."},{"text":"The BJP leader also credited union Home Minister Amit Shah's organisational strategy and execution for the results, while expressing gratitude to several senior BJP leaders for their guidance and support. 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