PM Modi Criticizes TMC for Corruption and Infiltration in West Bengal
TMC destroyed Bengal's identity; infiltration forced Bengalis to leave homes for opportunities: PM Modi
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During an election rally in Baruipur, Jadavpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of corruption and allowing infiltration, which he claims has driven many Bengalis to seek opportunities elsewhere. He urged voters to ensure a decisive defeat for the TMC in the upcoming assembly elections.
- 01Modi accused the TMC of looting West Bengal and destroying its identity.
- 02He claimed that infiltration has forced many Bengalis to leave their homes.
- 03The Prime Minister emphasized the high voter turnout of 92% in the first phase of elections.
- 04Modi called for a strong majority for the BJP to address Bengal's issues.
- 05He criticized the decline of Jadavpur University, linking it to the current government's policies.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a fierce critique of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) during an election rally in Baruipur, Jadavpur, West Bengal. He accused the party, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, of looting the state for 15 years, which he claims has tarnished Bengal's identity. Modi stated that infiltration has led many Bengalis to leave their homes in search of better opportunities. He highlighted the impressive voter turnout of 92% in the first phase of the assembly elections, suggesting that the TMC might struggle to secure any seats. Modi called on voters, especially first-time electors, to ensure a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming phases. He also criticized the current state of Jadavpur University, once a prestigious institution, now seen as a symbol of disorder under TMC rule, advocating for a return to a stable and respectful academic environment.
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Modi's statements may influence voter sentiment and turnout in the upcoming phases of the assembly elections, potentially reshaping the political landscape in West Bengal.
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