Kolkata, April 29 -- Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday expressed unwavering confidence in a saffron surge, dismissing exit poll scepticism in favour of "ground realities."

Speaking to ANI after the conclusion of the second and final phase of polling, Majumdar interpreted the robust voter participation across the state as a clear signal of anti-incumbency. He argued that the enthusiasm seen at the polling booths is a direct indictment of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

"The public of the state has voted in favour of the BJP. The high voter turnout in the elections shows that the public has voted against the TMC," the Union Minister said.

While political analysts and various exit polls offer ...