Speaking to NDTV BJP Candidate Swapan Dasgupta, contesting from Rashbehari in the West Bengal Assembly Elections, expressed confidence about his chances, citing a "wind of change" in the state. He highlighted encouraging voter turnout in this urban, socially diverse constituency and stressed the importance of peaceful polling. Dasgupta praised the Election Commission of India for ensuring a violence-free first phase calling it historic and hoped similar conditions would continue in the ongoing phase.