Assembly Elections 2026: PM Modi slams TMC over infiltration ahead of Bengal polls

Kolkata: Ahead of West Bengal polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that people of West Bengal are interested to remove the TMC from power. PM Modi who is addressing a public meeting in Haldia, said that CM Mamata Banerjee will face defeat at her strong bastion Bhabanipur, the way she she lost Nandigram in 2021 election. 

Addressing the rally, PM Modi said, "This time, Bengal has resolved to overcome every adverse circumstance... BJP's victory can be seen in this enthusiasm. What happened 5 years ago in Nandigram is going to happen again this year in Bhabanipur and in the entire West Bengal." 

What did PM Modi say about TMC and Bengal's development?

Addressing public in Bengal, PM Modi said that due to TMC rule in West Bengal has prevented development in the state.

PM Modi said, "This election in Bengal is not a normal election. This is an election to re-establish the glory of Bengal. It is an election to strengthen the foundation of a developed Bengal, and its first and most significant step will be the ousting of this ruthless government... India is making rapid progress today. It boasts the fastest growth rate in the world. This signifies that while numerous states across the country have embarked on the path of progress, the TMC's ruthless government is dragging Bengal down."

PM Modi during a rally in Haldia, where election is scheduled to be held on April 23, PM Modi establish the rule of law, bring transparency in governance, implement the 7th Pay Commission, throw out infiltrators if voted to power in West Bengal.

"A regime change in Bengal is now cast in stone and sought by the people of Bengal. TMC's repository of sins is now full. Asansol is being ruled by syndicate raj, coal and sand mafia," the Prime Minister said.

He asserted that West Bengal will scale new heights after the change in guard. "Investment has taken flight from the once-thriving industrial belt of Asansol. Only the BJP's double-engine can rectify it," Modi said.

He said the Centre allocated Rs 45,000 crore for the revival of industries in Asansol. The PM alleged, "The TMC has only given 'nirmamta' (cruelty) to Bengal, while the BJP has developed Asansol despite hurdles created by the ruling party."

Modi stressed that both Asansol and Durgapur have the potential to become megacities, and assured that the BJP-led NDA government will bring that development.

Claiming that "Bengal tops in acid attack cases", Modi said, "The TMC stands with those who torture women. Only the BJP can ensure women's safety."