During an election rally in Lalgarh, Jhargram, Abhishek Banerjee (TMC national general secretary) referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'biggest brand ambassador' of the West Bengal government. He highlighted Modi's recent purchase of 'jhalmuri', a popular Bengali snack, as a testament to the TMC's success in restoring peace in the region, particularly in areas previously affected by Maoist violence. Banerjee criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for making unfounded political attacks against the TMC, urging them to reflect on the law and order situation in West Bengal prior to 2011, when the TMC came to power. He argued that the prime minister's visit and actions in Jhargram signify the positive changes in the region, contrasting it with previous conditions where locals felt unsafe. Banerjee's remarks come amid ongoing political narratives focusing on jobs and welfare schemes ahead of upcoming elections.