PM Modi Unleashes Fierce Critique of TMC at Kolkata Mega Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a blistering attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a massive public gathering at Kolkata's historic Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday. In a speech that amplified political tensions ahead of state elections, the Prime Minister leveled serious allegations against the West Bengal government, focusing on women's safety, constitutional disrespect, and demographic concerns.
Accusations of Protecting Criminals and Endangering Women
Modi directly accused the TMC administration of "protecting rapists" and systematically shielding criminals from justice. He invoked the troubling incidents in Sandeshkhali and the reported brutality faced by a woman at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as emblematic of the government's failures.
"Here, the insensitive government openly protects rapists and makes every effort to shield criminals," Modi declared. "The images from Sandeshkhali and the attitude of the TMC, as well as the brutality faced by that daughter at RG Kar Hospital, have not been forgotten by the people of Bengal. The way the TMC was seen openly standing with the accused has not been forgotten."
The Prime Minister linked this perceived protection of offenders to a rise in violent crimes against women, specifically mentioning acid attacks. He offered a stark promise to the electorate: "I assure the mothers and sisters of Bengal that if you bless the BJP, women will be safe under a BJP government and criminals will be in jail. This is Modi’s guarantee."
Alleged Disrespect Towards President Droupadi Murmu
In a significant escalation of rhetoric, Modi accused the TMC of profoundly insulting President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit to north Bengal. He framed the incident not merely as a personal slight but as an affront to the nation's tribal communities and constitutional values.
"The TMC has not just insulted the President, but it has insulted the country’s tribals, the people of this country and the Constitution," he asserted. "The TMC has crossed all limits by insulting President Droupadi Murmu."
Modi detailed that President Murmu, whom he described as "the esteemed daughter of the Adivasi community," had traveled to participate in a sacred Santhal tribal festival. He alleged that the state administration, "steeped in arrogance," not only boycotted the event but allowed it to descend into chaos. "Because a daughter of the Adivasi community holds such a high position, the TMC folks could not accept her honour," the Prime Minister further claimed.
Charges of Enabling Infiltration and Undermining Institutions
Broadening his critique, Modi accused the TMC of opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for politically motivated reasons. "The TMC is opposing SIR so that infiltrators can be protected," he stated, alleging that unchecked infiltration has altered the demographic profile of several areas in West Bengal.
"Due to unchecked infiltration, the demography of several areas of West Bengal has changed," Modi said. "The TMC is deliberately making Hindus a minority in many areas."
He also contended that the ruling party opposes granting citizenship to Hindu refugees for electoral calculus. "The TMC opposes granting citizenship to Hindu refugees because they do not consider them their vote bank," he alleged.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister condemned what he described as attacks on constitutional institutions, specifically naming the Election Commission of India. He labeled the TMC's alleged targeting of such bodies as shameful and indicative of a disregard for democratic norms.
This comprehensive assault from the Prime Minister sets a confrontational tone for the upcoming political battle in West Bengal, framing the election as a choice between safety, respect, and security under the BJP versus alleged misrule and constitutional erosion under the TMC.
