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PM Modi targets TMC over women's reservation bill, vows 'maha-punishment'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in West Bengal, accused the Trinamool Congress of blocking the women's reservation bill and urged voters to deliver 'maha-punishment'. He framed women's welfare as his guarantee, outlined welfare measures for women, and claimed TMC conspired with Congress to block amendments.
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The event centers on the politics of women's representation and reservation policy, with potential implications for Bengal's political dynamics and national policy debates on reservations.
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Jhargram jhalmuri stop draws online attention during Bengal campaign
April 19, 2026
During the campaign leg, Modi made a brief stop at a jhalmuri shop in Jhargram, a moment that drew attention online as the BJP pushed for a last-mile voter connection amid the Bengal election campaign.
PM Modi targets TMC over women's reservation bill; vows 'maha-punishment'
April 19, 2026
PM Narendra Modi, while campaigning in Bengal, sharpened his attack on Trinamool Congress by declaring that 'mothers and sisters' would punish the party for stymying the women's reservation bill and urged voters to deliver 'maha-punishment' to what he called 'maha-jungleraj'. He claimed women's welfare is his guarantee and accused TMC of being 'maa virodhi' and of deceiving Bengal's daughters who want 33% reservation from 2029. He alleged TMC connived with Congress to block amendments and urged that women in the legislature would hold the party to account. He outlined welfare promises for women and criticized moves to broaden religion-based or caste-based reservations, while warning against infiltration and alleging neglect of tribal districts under TMC.