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- Published: March 7, 2021 09:05
New Delhi: Ahead of West Bengal polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Actor Mithun Chakraborty joined BJP today.
This is PM Modi’s first public rally in the state after the announcement of the dates for eight-phased Assembly polls for 294 constituencies in West Bengal.
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Tolabaazi, syndicate, commission cut! You have done so many scams that a ‘Corruption Olympics’ game can be organized. You have played with the hard-earned money of the people and their lives: PM Narendra Modi in Kolkata
Bengal chose you in role of ‘Didi’ (elder sister) but you preferred being ‘bua’ (aunt) to your ‘bhatija’ (nephew): PM Modi in dig at Mamata
My opponents say that I work for my friends. Who we grow up with are our best friends. I grew up in poverty hence I understand the plight of poor people living in every corner of India. I work for my friends & will continue to do so: PM Modi in Kolkata
#WATCH | Your (Mamata Banerjee’s) scooty took a turn towards Nandigram instead of going to Bhawanipore. Didi, I wish everyone well and don’t want anyone hurt. But what can I do if the scooty is destined to fall in Nandigram?: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/OycJdytWNk
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
The people of Bengal had chosen you as ‘Didi’ but then why did you remain the aunt of a nephew? The people of Bengal are asking only this one question from you: PM Modi at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground
#WATCH | You are well aware of the condition of ‘Maa, Manush, Maati’. Mothers are being attacked on streets and in their houses. Recently, the cruelty unleashed on an 80-year-old mother has shown their cruel face to the entire country: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/OHEXCTlt3L
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says democratic system destroyed in West Bengal
You know it very well how the democratic system has been destroyed here. BJP will strengthen this system. We will bring the change to re-establish public belief in govt systems, in the police, and the administration: PM Modi in Kolkata
#WATCH The next 25 years are very important for development in Bengal…In 2047, when India will celebrate 100 years of independence, Bengal will lead the country once again, says PM Modi at Kolkata pic.twitter.com/Yq0VCYukUX
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
We will bring “asol parivartan” (real change) where all progress but nobody is appeased, infiltration is stopped: PM Modi tells Kolkata rally
People of Bengal never lost hope despite betrayal by Didi and her cadre: PM Modi at Kolkata rally
Bengal trusted Mamata Banerjee to bring in change but she betrayed its people, insulted them: PM Narendra Modi at Kolkata rally
#WATCH | I have come here to make you believe in ‘Asol Poribortan’. Belief in Bengal’s development, in change of Bengal’s situation, in increasing investment & industries in Bengal, & in the reconstruction of Bengal: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/BZqfkDQ7OJ
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
I have come here to make you believe that we’ll work hard for farmers, businessmen & the development of sisters and daughters. We will live every moment to fulfill your dreams: PM Modi
The next 25 years are very important for the development of Bengal. The development here in the next 5 years will lay the foundation for State’s development in the next 25 years: PM Modi at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground
After listening to the crowd at the Brigade Ground today, no one will have any doubt. Some people might think that today is the 2nd of May: PM Modi at Brigade Ground.
The dream of ‘sonar bangla’ will be fulfilled. Today, I have come here today to assure you of Bengal’s development, to increase investment here, to protect Bengal’s culture and to bring change: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Kolkata
In this Assembly elections, there are TMC, Left & Congress, and their anti-Bengal attitude on a side. On the other side, there are people of Bengal: PM Narendra Modi in Kolkata
Bengal wants ‘shanti’, ‘sonar Bangla’, ‘pragatisheel Bangla’: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground
This Brigade Parade Ground has been witness to many great leaders and also witnessed those who have disrupted West Bengal’s progress. People of Bengal never left their hopes for change: PM Modi in Kolkata
PM Narendra Modi begins his address at a public rally at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground
Mithun Chakraborty tried touching feet of PM Modi after joining BJP (Video)
Kolkata: Mithun Chakraborty greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at Brigade Parade Ground pic.twitter.com/meZyczEJFZ
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kolkata, to address public rally at Brigade Parade Ground pic.twitter.com/MEeYpR219u
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
Landed in Kolkata. On my way to the massive party rally. Looking forward to being among Party Karyakartas and the wonderful people of West Bengal.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 7, 2021
People in large numbers gathered at Brigade Parade Ground for Prime Minister’s public rally
Kolkata: People in large numbers gathered at Brigade Parade Ground for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally#WestBengal pic.twitter.com/c9AkMp64Ul
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
With Mahaguru Mithun da. ##ModirSatheBrigade pic.twitter.com/IEvduPnOiQ
— Locket Chatterjee (@me_locket) March 7, 2021
West Bengal: Actor #MithunChakraborty on stage at PM @narendramodi‘s rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. He Joins BJP.
Updates here – https://t.co/GhjSk6e3jo pic.twitter.com/TDbqahVkIL
— Newsroom Post (@NewsroomPostCom) March 7, 2021
Actor Mithun Chakraborty joins Bharatiya Janata Party at PM’s rally.
West Bengal: Actor Mithun Chakraborty joins Bharatiya Janata Party at PM’s rally at Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata pic.twitter.com/fj7bB5EQzb
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
This is Bengal, pumped in energy, for Prime Minister @narendramodi addresses – ‘Brigade Cholo Rally’ in Kolkata, @BJP4Bengal
(#MithunChakraborty Joins BJP)
Updates here – https://t.co/sWVFyoiY3p pic.twitter.com/MayIsVD1Rh
— Newsroom Post (@NewsroomPostCom) March 7, 2021
Actor Mithun Chakraborty on stage at PM Narendra Modi’s rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata
West Bengal: Actor Mithun Chakraborty on stage at PM Narendra Modi’s rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/QKLodSKiEr
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
Kolkata: West Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh greets actor Mithun Chakraborty at Brigade Parade Ground
BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya also present pic.twitter.com/lTZWxca6T3
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
WB Assembly polls: Brigade Ground ready for PM Modi’s rally, over 1,500 CCTVs, drones to ensure security
Bollywood veteran Mithun Chakraborty is expected to attend the rally at the central Kolkata venue. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya met Chakraborty in Kolkata on Saturday amid speculations that he may be joining PM Modi’s Brigade rally in Kolkata.
After winning 3 seats in the 2016 Assembly election in West Bengal, the BJP made deep inroads in the state in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections winning 18 seats and reducing TMC’s tally to 22. Out of the total 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal, Congress won two seats, the Left drew a blank.
According to sources, Prime Minister Modi will address 20 rallies in poll-bound West Bengal responding to the huge demand of local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of the state.
The rallies will cover all the 23 districts of West Bengal.
West Bengal Assembly elections will be held in eight phases starting from March 27 with the final round of voting taking place on April 29. The counting of votes in the state will take place on May 2.