Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a vibrant roadshow in north Kolkata, where women from diverse backgrounds showed overwhelming support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. The event was marked by enthusiastic chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and the BJP's campaign slogan. Modi seized the opportunity to criticize the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), claiming it has fostered a culture of lawlessness and failed to protect women. He highlighted the BJP's commitment to women's safety by mentioning candidates like Rekha Patra and Ratna Debnath, who represent the party's focus on justice. Modi accused the TMC government of being controlled by criminals and described it as a 'nirmam sarkar' (cruel government) that instills fear. He urged voters to maintain high turnout in the second phase of polling, asserting that the BJP's growing support is a rejection of the TMC's governance marked by corruption and unemployment.