Mamata Banerjee Criticizes PM Modi's 'Jhalmuri' Shop Visit as Staged
PM Narendra Modi's 'jhalmuri' stop a 'drama': Mamata Banerjee
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has labeled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to a 'jhalmuri' shop in Jhargram as a staged event. She questioned the spontaneity of the visit, citing the presence of cameras and a microphone, and accused the Election Commission of India of bias against voters.
- 01Mamata Banerjee claims PM Modi's visit to a jhalmuri shop was scripted.
- 02She questions the authenticity of the event due to the presence of cameras.
- 03Banerjee addressed a rally in Murarai assembly constituency, Birbhum district.
- 04She accused the Election Commission of India of deleting voter names.
- 05Banerjee criticized the BJP for labeling people as infiltrators.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent stop at a 'jhalmuri' shop in Jhargram, calling it a staged event. During a rally in Murarai assembly constituency, Birbhum district, she questioned the authenticity of Modi's visit, pointing out the presence of cameras and a microphone, which she argued indicated that the event was scripted rather than spontaneous. Banerjee highlighted that Modi was seen carrying a ₹10 note, which she deemed unbelievable in the context of the visit. Additionally, she accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of deleting numerous voter names and labeling individuals as infiltrators at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This criticism comes as Banerjee seeks to rally support ahead of upcoming elections.
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Banerjee's comments highlight concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in West Bengal, which may influence voter sentiment ahead of the elections.
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