In a high-energy final rally ahead of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a bold declaration in Barrackpore, saying he was confident of returning to the state for the BJP’s swearing-in ceremony after the election results.
Projecting confidence in the BJP’s prospects, Modi described the Barrackpore rally as his last campaign appearance in the state for this election and said the massive public turnout had strengthened his belief that the BJP was headed for victory.
He told supporters, “This is my last rally in this election. I’m going back with the confidence that I will definitely attend the BJP’s swearing-in ceremony after the May 4 results,” turning the rally into a direct message of electoral optimism.
Modi Turns Up Heat on TMC
Prime Minister Modi used the rally to mount a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing the state government of stalling industrial growth and pushing West Bengal into economic decline.
He alleged that factories had shut down under the TMC government and claimed the state lacked a clear roadmap for future development.
Calling for a “double-engine government,” Modi said that Bengal could develop faster only if the state government and the Centre worked together under BJP leadership.
“Women Are Not Safe in Bengal,” Says PM Modi
Targeting the TMC on women’s safety, Modi appealed directly to women voters and alleged that the state had become unsafe for them under the current government.
He urged voters to remember incidents of alleged wrongdoing and intimidation before casting their votes, accusing the TMC of betraying the trust placed in it by women.
Promising improved law and order under a BJP government, he said voting for the lotus symbol would ensure a safer environment where women could move freely even at night.
The remarks were aimed at making women’s safety a central election issue as polling intensifies.
Modi Says Kolkata’s Identity Has Changed
Prime Minister Modi also attacked the TMC over the state of Kolkata, saying promises to transform the city had remained unfulfilled.
Referring to earlier development promises, he alleged that despite claims of turning Kolkata into a city like London, the city’s identity had worsened over the past 15 years.
He also claimed that illegal infiltration had changed the social fabric of the city and appealed to voters to preserve Kolkata’s original identity.
The statement was part of the BJP’s broader campaign narrative on security and demographic concerns in the state.
Five Big Promises for Bengal Youth
Seeking to attract young voters, Modi announced five major guarantees aimed at boosting jobs and improving welfare in West Bengal.
The promises included:
- Timely state government recruitment
- Filling all vacant government posts
- Employment linked to skill development
- Implementation of 7th Pay Commission benefits
- Launch of the G-RAM-G rural employment scheme
The Prime Minister said these measures would create employment opportunities for the youth and improve the economic prospects of rural Bengal.
High Stakes Ahead of Phase Two Voting
The BJP’s aggressive campaign push comes after the first phase of polling in West Bengal on April 23, which recorded a 93.19 per cent turnout, the highest in the state’s electoral history.
The second phase of voting is scheduled for April 29, with results to be announced on May 4, setting the stage for a crucial political battle between the BJP and the TMC.
With his final rally message, Modi has attempted to turn the contest into a referendum on the future direction of Bengal, while projecting confidence that the BJP is on the verge of a breakthrough.
Whether that confidence translates into votes will become clear when the ballots are counted.
What did PM Modi say in his final West Bengal rally?
PM Modi said he was confident that he would return to West Bengal to attend the BJP’s swearing-in ceremony after the election results.
What were Modi’s main attacks on TMC?
He accused the TMC of shutting factories, promoting intimidation politics, failing on women’s safety and damaging Kolkata’s identity.
What promises did Modi make for West Bengal youth?
Modi announced five guarantees including government recruitment, filling vacancies, skill-linked jobs, 7th Pay Commission benefits and rural employment schemes.
When is the next phase of West Bengal voting?
The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly election is scheduled for April 29, with results on May 4.
