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Modi's Bengal Battle Cry: Why BJP Victory Will Flow Like the Ganges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Nadia virtually after bad weather prevented his helicopter from landing. He confidently predicted that the BJP's victory in Bihar will be repeated in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of rampant corruption and appeasing infiltrators for votes. He also promised a wave of development for Bengal, drawing comparisons with the BJP's governance in Tripura.

Key Points: PM Modi Predicts BJP Victory in Bengal After Bihar Win

  • PM Modi draws a parallel between Ganga's flow and BJP's political momentum from Bihar to Bengal
  • He vows to end the "reign of terror" and usher in development if BJP wins
  • Modi accuses Trinamool Congress of blocking development through administrative corruption
  • The PM claims infiltrators are being pampered as they are supporters of the ruling party
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Like Ganges, victory of BJP will flow from Bihar to West Bengal: PM Modi

PM Modi, in a virtual rally, predicts BJP's Bihar victory will flow to West Bengal, slams Trinamool Congress for corruption and appeasing infiltrators.

"When they are supposed to say ‘go back, infiltrators,’ they are saying ‘go back, Modi’. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

Kolkata, Dec 20

Just as the River Ganges flows to West Bengal through Bihar, Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in Bihar this year will be replicated after the Assembly elections in West Bengal next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while virtually addressing a public rally at Taherpur under Ranaghat sub-division in Nadia district.

He was supposed to be physically present at the dais at Taherpur on Saturday. However, his chopper was unable to land at the helipad near Taherpur due to low visibility and returned to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, from where he addressed the Taherpur rally virtually.

He also said that just in Bihar, the rule of the jungle had ended during the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rule; similarly, the current reign of terror in West Bengal will end if the BJP comes to power.

Speaking on the occasion, he also claimed that if the BJP is given a chance to rule in West Bengal, the state will be flooded with development activities. “Trinamool Congress is free to oppose me and the BJP as much as it desires. But they are blocking the development in the state through rampant administrative corruption?” the Prime Minister questioned.

He also attacked the state government and the ruling Trinamool Congress on the infiltration issue. “When they are supposed to say ‘go back, infiltrators,’ they are saying ‘go back, Modi’. This is because the infiltrators are the dedicated supporters of the ruling dispensation. That is why the state government and the ruling party are pampering the infiltrators,” the Prime Minister said.

Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi also drew a comparison between Bengal and Tripura. “After 30 years of Communist misrule in Tripura, the real development activities there started after the BJP came to power. After the end of Communist rule in West Bengal, everyone thought that the state would experience development. But in reality, all the evils of the Left forces were adopted, and the corruption increased manifold during the current regime,” the Prime Minister added.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the focus on development, the language about "infiltrators" is very divisive. We are a diverse state. The debate should be about policies and governance, not about creating "us vs them" narratives. Let's keep it respectful.
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Rohit P
As someone from Bihar, I can say the "jungle raj" comment hits home. The law and order situation has improved here. If Bengal is facing similar issues of corruption and political violence, maybe a change is needed. BJP should focus on that message.
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Meera T
The helicopter couldn't land due to weather, but the speech went on virtually. Shows commitment! But honestly, Didi's government has done a lot for women and farmers here. It won't be an easy fight. Bengal will decide based on local work, not just metaphors.
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow Indian politics from abroad. The PM is a master communicator, using cultural symbols like the Ganges. The upcoming Bengal election is being framed as a national narrative, not just a state one.
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Vikram M
Corruption is the biggest issue. If TMC is corrupt, they should be voted out. If BJP can deliver on its promise of transparent governance and development like highways and industries, they will get my vote. Bas promises se kaam nahi chalega, action chahiye.

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