Modi at Purulia rally: ‘Vikas Hobe’ says PM to Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Khela Hobe’


Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Purulia on Thursday. He is addressing a public demonstration as part of the vigorous campaign for the assembly elections in West Bengal.

Addressing an electoral rally in Purulia, Prime Minister Modi said that the people of West Bengal will punish Mamata Banerjee for 10 years of misrule and appeasement policies.

“Didi bole khela hobe, BJP bole chaakri hobe. Didi bole khela hobe, BJP bole vikas hobe. Didi bole khela hobe, BJP bole shiksha hobe … Khela shesh hobe, vikas aarambh hobe,” said PM Modi.

See: PM Modi responds to Mamata’s ‘khela hobe’

Criticizing the Trinamool Congress, Prime Minister Modi said that the TMC government did nothing but leave Purulia with water stress. “TMC is dedicated to playing games, it has abandoned the farmers,” says PM Modi.

“These people have given Purulia a life plagued by a water crisis. They have given Purulia migration. They have given the poor of Purulia a discriminatory governance. They have given Purulia the identity of being one of the most backward areas of the country “. “PM Modi added.

“First the left and then the TMC government did not allow industries to develop in Purulia. The kind of work that should have been done for irrigation, was not carried out. I know the problems facing livestock farming due to the lesser amount of water. The TMC government was busy in its khel leaving farming on its own, “said the prime minister.

“This land is a witness to the exile of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. This land has Sitakund. It is also said that when the goddess Sita was thirsty, Lord Ram obtained water from the ground by hitting her with an arrow … It is ironic that Purulia is facing the water crisis today, “added the prime minister.

Prime Minister Modi said that Bengal has made a decision a long time ago. “She has been saying ‘Lok Sabha mein TMC half aur iss baar poori saaf’. Seeing this determination, Didi is taking her frustration out on me. But for us, she is a daughter like millions of daughters of India. Respect for them is part of our culture, “Modi said.

Earlier on Wednesday, TMC director Mamata Banerjee unveiled the party’s manifesto, which promised a monthly Universal Basic Income for all families, a credit card scheme for students to pursue higher education, and college education. a working group to examine inclusion.

Elections for the 294 assembly seats in West Bengal will begin on March 27 and continue until April 29. The results will be announced on May 2.

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