Modi steps up attack on TMC in Bengal rally blitz, says BJP will form govt

Union minister J P Nadda and BJP leader Nitin Nabin targeted the TMC at separate rallies in West Bengal as campaigning continued ahead of the first phase.

Modi outlined welfare promises from the BJP’s manifesto, including financial assistance for women, housing support, and schemes for tribal and marginal communities.

At a Bankura rally, Modi accused the TMC and Congress of opposing women’s political empowerment, citing the Parliament defeat earlier in the week.

In a brief stop in Jhargram, Modi interacted with locals and ate muri at a roadside shop as he campaigned in south Bengal.

At a rally in Bankura, Modi referred to the government’s legislative defeat in Parliament on Friday, linking it to his criticism of the TMC and Congress over women’s empowerment and the 33% reservation issue.

Modi cited President Droupadi Murmu's March visit to West Bengal, accusing the TMC of disrespecting tribal communities during that visit.

The rallies come days ahead of the first phase of polling on April 23, with results to be announced on May 4.

Union minister J P Nadda and BJP leader Nitin Nabin spoke at separate rallies aimed at galvanising support against the TMC as campaigning continued in key districts.

Mamata Banerjee countered Modi’s remarks in a post on X, asserting that her party has consistently supported women’s political representation and saying that the question of opposing women’s reservation does not arise. She claimed the party opposed delimitation-linked changes that could alter federal balance.

He accused the TMC of blocking central schemes and fostering a 'syndicate' culture.

The Prime Minister outlined welfare promises from the BJP’s manifesto, including financial assistance for women, housing support, and schemes for tribal and marginal communities.

Modi criticized the neglect of the Kurmi community, which has been demanding Scheduled Tribe status, and accused the TMC of disrespecting tribal communities in the context of President Droupadi Murmu’s March visit to the state.

In Bankura, Modi accused the TMC and the Congress of opposing women’s political empowerment, saying Bengal’s sisters wanted 33% reservation but the TMC does not want more women MPs and MLAs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped up attacks on the TMC during four rallies in south Bengal ahead of the first polling phase on April 23, framing the election as a contest over Bengal’s identity, language and culture. He accused the TMC of favouring infiltrators, neglecting tribals, and presiding over corruption and 'cut-money' politics. At a brief stop in Jhargram, he interacted with locals and ate muri at a roadside shop.