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Yogi Adityanath accuses West Bengal govt of appeasement, vows BJP-led development
BJP leader Yogi Adityanath criticized the West Bengal government, accusing it of anarchy, hooliganism, and mafia rule. He argued for a BJP-led government to restore development and alleged issues like cow slaughter and smuggling persist under the TMC. He framed his visit to Pingla as a mobilization point for a TMC-free West Bengal and a broader national agenda.
Why It Matters
The remarks illustrate BJP's strategy to portray West Bengal as a key electoral battleground and to unify development and governance themes ahead of elections.
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Yogi Adityanath criticizes West Bengal government at Pingla public meeting
April 20, 2026
In his first public meeting in Pingla, Yogi Adityanath criticized the West Bengal government led by the Trinamool Congress, alleging anarchy, hooliganism and mafia rule. He claimed the state has struggled to control cow slaughter, smuggling, and mafia influence, and argued that a double-engine BJP government is needed to restore development. He linked the slogan 'Khela Hobe' to what he described as a politics of appeasement and urged support for a TMC-free West Bengal, with broader implications for a BJP-led national governance agenda and the celebration of the 150th year of 'Vande Mataram'.