West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent jhalmuri purchase during his campaign in Jhargram, questioning the spontaneity of the event. She pointed out that cameras were present, implying the incident was staged. The video of Modi's jhalmuri stop has gone viral, amassing over 100 million views on social media platforms. Banerjee also noted that Modi's payment method, using a ₹10 note, appeared unbelievable, suggesting it was all part of a scripted drama. Additionally, the incident caused delays for Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, whose helicopter could not land, further fueling the controversy. As West Bengal prepares for elections on April 23 and 29, the TMC has accused the BJP of collusion with the Election Commission regarding voter deletions. Vote counting is scheduled for May 4, alongside other states.