US EditionPM Takes Boat Ride on Hooghly River in Kolkata, Tries His Hand at Photography
Modi posted boat ride photos and said West Bengal saw a 92.88% turnout in Phase 1 voting, the highest since Independence.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi admired the Howrah Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu during a boat ride on the Hooghly River in Kolkata, expressing gratitude to "Maa Ganga" while meeting local boatmen.
- Polling for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections concluded Thursday, recording a historic 92.88% voter turnout that the Election Commission of India called the highest since Independence.
- Modi criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress, describing May 4's counting day as the "expiry" of the TMC's "15-year-old syndicate system and maha jungle raj" while reiterating commitment to Bengali development.
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee countered these claims, stating polling trends indicate the TMC is "already in a position to win," projecting victory in 125 to 134 of the 152 constituencies.
- Voters will head to the polls for the second phase of elections on April 29, with final vote counting scheduled for May 4, as the Prime Minister continues campaigning in Dum Dum and Jadavpur.
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During his visit to West Bengal, PM Modi went boating on the Hooghly River, a video of which is going viral. During the 2026 West Bengal elections, PM Modi shared several photos from the riverfront on his social media platforms. Watch this video…
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The Economic TimesPM Modi takes boat ride on Hooghly river in Kolkata, says committed to prosperity of Bengalis
During his visit to Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a scenic boat ride along the Hooghly river. He engaged warmly with local boatmen and joggers, capturing the moment with photos that featured the majestic Howrah Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spent time on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, taking a boat ride and reiterated his government’s commitment to the development of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlighted the cultural and spiritual importance of the Ganga for Bengalis. 📰 PM Narendra Modi Takes Boat Ride on Hooghly River in Kolkata, Highlights Cultural Sig…
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