Mathura, May 5 -- Sadguru Riteshwar Maharaj has termed the West Bengal poll outcome a "huge democratic victory," alleging that women and Hindus in the state had faced "terrible and painful incidents" and that the verdict reflects public protest against those issues.

Speaking after the results on Monday, he said, "Today is a protest against that; today is a huge victory. After independence, if there is the biggest democratic victory anywhere in India, it is the victory of Bengal."

"The women, Hindus and people have faced those terrible and painful incidents. Today, this is a protest against that; today, this is a huge victory. After independence, if there is the biggest democratic victory anywhere in India, then today it is the victory o...