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Modi, Shah, Mamata Storm Bengal with 10 Rallies in Final Campaign Push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are each addressing three campaign rallies in West Bengal today, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is holding four rallies. The BJP recently released its election manifesto, focusing on issues like zero tolerance against infiltration and corruption-free governance. Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has compared the BJP's manifesto promises to the false pledges of chit funds. The intense campaigning comes ahead of the crucial two-phase Assembly elections scheduled for later this month.

Key Points: Modi, Shah, Mamata Bengal Rallies: 10 Campaign Events Today

  • PM Modi holds 3 rallies
  • Amit Shah holds 3 rallies
  • Mamata Banerjee holds 4 rallies
  • BJP releases election manifesto
  • TMC dismisses BJP promises
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Big guns on campaign trail in Bengal today with 3 rallies each by PM Modi, HM Shah, 4 by CM Mamata

PM Modi, Amit Shah, and CM Mamata Banerjee hold 10 rallies across West Bengal today, as BJP releases manifesto and TMC criticizes its promises.

"zero tolerance against infiltration, evolving a transparent and corruption-free state recruitment mechanism - BJP's 'Sankalp Patra'"

Kolkata, April 11

Amid the crucial two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal later this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will address three campaign rallies each in the state on Saturday. On the other hand, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will also be addressing four campaign rallies during the day.

As per the revised schedule of the Prime Minister, provided by the West Bengal unit of the BJP, the first rally will be at Purbasthali (Dakshin) Assembly constituency in East Burdwan district at 11.30 A.M.

At 11.30 A.M. today, there will be a parallel rally of the BJP at Onda in Bankura district, which will be addressed by Union Home Minister Shah.

At 12.55 A.M., the Prime Minister will be addressing another rally at Jangipur in minority-dominated Murshidabad district, which will be followed by another rally at a junction point between North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur districts at 3.45 P.M.

On the other hand, the Union Home Minister will also address two other campaign rallies, one at Chhatna in Bankura district at 12.55 P.M and the other at Baghmundi in Purulia district at 3.35 P.M.

On the other hand, the Chief Minister will address four campaign rallies one after another at Kehisari in West Midnapore district, Gopiballavpur and Jhargram town in Jhargram district, and Barjora in Bankura district.

On Friday, the Union Home Minister, in Kolkata, had released the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra (Election Manifesto)' for the forthcoming two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled for later this month, with zero tolerance against infiltration, evolving a transparent and corruption-free state recruitment mechanism, economic progression, and women empowerment being among the top priorities there.

However, Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party's Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, drew a comparison between the BJP's manifesto proposals and the promises of higher returns on investment by chit funds or Ponzi entities, which are never meant to be honoured.

- IANS

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Shreya B
As a Bengali, I'm tired of this constant political noise. Every election feels like a war. Can we please have a discussion about policies? The BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' mentions women empowerment, which is good, but we need to see concrete plans, not just promises.
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Aman W
Zero tolerance against infiltration is a must for national security. Glad it's a top priority. The Home Minister is right to focus on this. Bengal's borders need to be secure. 🇮🇳
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Meera T
Abhishek Banerjee comparing the manifesto to a Ponzi scheme is quite a sharp critique! 😂 But honestly, after so many elections, we voters have become skeptical. Everyone makes big promises. We need accountability and delivery, not just rallies.
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David E
Observing from outside, the intensity is fascinating. Mamata Banerjee holding four rallies herself shows she's fighting with her back to the wall. The BJP is throwing its full weight. This is democracy in action, albeit a very loud version.
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Karthik V
The logistics of managing so many rallies by top leaders in one day is a nightmare for security and traffic! My cousin in Bankura said the town is choked. While important, I hope common people's daily lives aren't disrupted too much.

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