PM Modi Criticizes West Bengal Government Over Malda Incident Ahead of Elections
Bengal Elections: PM Modi slams state govt over Malda ‘hostage’ row, vows fear-free polls
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During a campaign rally in Cooch Behar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the West Bengal government for an incident in Malda where seven judicial officers were held hostage. He assured voters of impartial elections and called for a change in governance, emphasizing the need for security and accountability in the upcoming polls.
- 01PM Modi condemned the West Bengal government over the hostage incident involving judicial officers.
- 02He emphasized the importance of conducting fear-free elections and restoring law and order.
- 03Modi urged the public to vote for change and promised accountability for past wrongdoings.
- 04Concerns were raised about demographic changes and alleged appeasement politics by the Trinamool Congress.
- 05The Prime Minister assured support for women’s representation in politics through upcoming electoral reforms.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, where he criticized the state government for the recent hostage situation involving seven judicial officers in Malda district. He expressed shock at the incident, which prompted intervention from the Supreme Court, and questioned the safety of the constitutional system under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government. Modi asserted that the upcoming elections would be conducted in an 'impartial, intimidation-free manner' and encouraged citizens to exercise their voting rights for 'parivartan' or change. He highlighted the neglect of marginalized groups in North Bengal and criticized the TMC for blocking central schemes. Modi also raised concerns about demographic changes and alleged that the TMC was integrating illegal infiltrators into its network for political gain. He promised that after the elections, every wrongdoing by the TMC would be addressed, and called for a united effort to ensure good governance and security for all citizens.
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The Prime Minister's statements may influence voter sentiment and participation in the upcoming elections, particularly among marginalized communities seeking better representation and governance.
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