Nandigram, April 7 -- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday claimed that there is a "wave of change" in West Bengal and noted that fear and corruption have been ruling Bengal for the past several years.

"...There is a wave of change in the state...The public is committed to vote for change...," he told reporters.

"Change is certain in West Bengal this time. Fear, terror and corruption have been ruling Bengal for the past several years. The people of Bengal are going to cast a decisive vote on this. Last time too, the people of Nandigram defeated Mamata Banerjee from here. This time, on May 4, there will be a new BJP-led government in Bengal. With the BJP coming to power, youth will get jobs, women will get security, and farmers wi...