Mumbai, May 4 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday expressed his optimism as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues to lead in the ongoing West Bengal assembly election results. Shinde praised the party's performance, attributing the success to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

While speaking to reporters, Shinde remarked, "Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, a landslide victory has been achieved in West Bengal. The lotus has bloomed."

He further highlighted the historical significance of the victory, noting, "This is the centenary year of the RSS, and the victory in Bengal is a tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee."

Shinde also emphasised the hard work put in by the BJP, "Everyone worked ha...