India, April 19 -- In an exclusive interaction with The Sunday Guardian, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur spoke on a range of issues, explaining why he believes the BJP will come to power in Bengal, citing what he described as prolonged corruption and misgovernance under the TMC.

Q. The BJP often highlights central schemes-do you think that resonates enough with Bengal voters? 

A. Look, I firmly believe that central government projects should be implemented across every state, as they play a vital role in improving public health and overall development. Unfortunately, in West Bengal, many of these projects are not being fully implemented, largely due to political reasons, which is depriving...