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PM Modi's Bengal Speech: 'Ma' Crying, 'Maati' With Infiltrators, 'Maanush' Scared
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress in Bengal ahead of the second phase, citing sexual assault cases and alleging governance failures. He linked the slogan 'Ma Mati Manush' to alleged betrayals and warned of accountability after June 4. The article notes Bengal's first-phase turnout and the upcoming phase on April 29 with counting on May 4.
Why It Matters
The speech highlights BJP's messaging in a key battleground state and focus on women's safety to influence voters ahead of phase two. It signals potential shifts in momentum as the election approaches.
Timeline
3 Events
Next phase polling scheduled for April 29; counting on May 4
April 26, 2026
The article notes that the next phase of polling will be held on April 29, with counting of votes on May 4.
PM Modi's Bengal speech attacks Trinamool, cites crimes against women
April 26, 2026
In Bengal ahead of the second phase, Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying its slogan 'Ma Mati Manush' and listed sexual assault cases including the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder, Kamduni gang rape, Park Street gang rape, Hanskhali rape and murder, Kasba Law College rape, and Durgapur Medical College rape. He said many such crimes occurred under 15 years of Trinamool rule and pledged accountability after June 4. He argued that the government protects goons and blames daughters.
First phase turnout crosses 91% in West Bengal
April 2026
Bengal voted overwhelmingly in the first phase of the election, with the turnout figure crossing 91 per cent. The article notes that both BJP and the Trinamool Congress claimed the turnout indicated support for them.