New Delhi, May 5 -- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw termed the West Bengal election results as historic, saying that "fear has lost and trust has won" in the state.

He attributed the victory to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the strong faith shown by the people.

"These are historic results. Fear has lost in Bengal, trust has won. This is the victory of PM Narendra Modi's leadership. It reflects the unwavering trust that the public has shown," Vaishnaw said on Monday.

On Monday, the BJP's victory in West Bengal marks a significant moment for the party as it has been a marginal player in the state dominated for years by the Congress, Left parties, and later Trinamool Congress.

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