FM Nirmala Sitharaman Mumbai: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday said high voter turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu points to possible anti-incumbency and political change, while describing defections to BJP to the party’s governance and leadership appeal.The Union finance minister linked elevated voter participation to dissatisfaction with incumbent govts, saying that “the normal psephologist analysis would say when there is strong anti-incumbency… that’s when there is a voter turnout of this kind,” adding that “there will be a change going by this voter turnout…”On leaders from other parties joining BJP, she said parties attract entrants when they “run a responsive govt” and are “absolutely fair in dealing with every section of society.”Sitharaman also pointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record, saying his “integrity” and “governance capability” continue to draw people to the party.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? What you need to knowFrom tiny succulent to thriving beauty: How to grow jade plants the right wayAll about Jennifer Aniston’s lavish houses, the latest one bought for USD 14.8 millionHow to sharpen mixer grinder blades at home’I’m a Celebrity South Africa’: The Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas fallout explainedDiabetes: 5 fruits that can be secret weapon against high blood sugar‘Marty Supreme’ to ‘Greenland 2’; English releases of the week on OTTWhy Chef Sanjeev Kapoor suggests visiting Kashmiri Kandur-waan: 7 must-try Kashmiri breads123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap
Mumbai: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday said high voter turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu points to possible anti-incumbency and political change, while describing defections to BJP to the party’s governance and leadership appeal.The Union finance minister linked elevated voter participation to dissatisfaction with incumbent govts, saying that “the normal psephologist analysis would say when there is strong anti-incumbency… that’s when there is a voter turnout of this kind,” adding that “there will be a change going by this voter turnout…”On leaders from other parties joining BJP, she said parties attract entrants when they “run a responsive govt” and are “absolutely fair in dealing with every section of society.”Sitharaman also pointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record, saying his “integrity” and “governance capability” continue to draw people to the party.
