US EditionThe Man Who Served Jhalmuri to PM Modi During the Election Campaign in West Bengal Is Not an SPG Commando
Modi said the snack joke showed TMC weakness and promised faster citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act for Matua, Namashudra and refugee families.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack against the Trinamool Congress at a rally in Krishnanagar, West Bengal, claiming his 'Jhal Muri' metaphor delivered a 'thunderous shock' to the ruling party.
- Modi accused the TMC of promoting 'maha jungle raj' and sheltering 'infiltrators,' urging voters to end 15 years of incumbent rule. He promised to accelerate Citizenship Amendment Act processes for Matua and Namashudra communities.
- Praising the Election Commission for ensuring the most peaceful polls in 50 years, the Prime Minister noted high voter turnout signals growing anti-incumbency. Citizens are now fighting the election themselves against the incumbent's syndicate, Modi stated.
- The BJP aims to defeat the TMC in second-phase elections scheduled for April 29, challenging Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's fourth consecutive term. Modi promised accountability for corrupt officials, reiterating his mantra, 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.'
- Modi remains confident, telling supporters they must 'wave the flag of the BJP-NDA's victory with full strength' as West Bengal awaits outcomes for 152 crucial seats. Victory celebrations are anticipated on May 4 following the final vote count.
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The Economic TimesFrom jhalmuri to ‘jhatka’: PM Modi targets TMC in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated his jhalmuri consumption in Jhargram gave Trinamool Congress a jolt. He promised sweets and jhalmuri distribution in Bengal once the BJP forms government on May 4. Modi also assured Hindu refugee families of protection and expedited citizenship. He highlighted public discontent over Trinamool's governance, corruption, and inefficiency.
The man who served jhalmuri to PM Modi during the election campaign in West Bengal is not an SPG commando
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopped at a local shop on 19 April 2026 to buy jhalmuri during his West Bengal election campaign, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the act was staged and pre-planned. She also questioned how a camera had been installed in the shop beforehand to film Modi. Amid this controversy, a photo of a man wearing a black outfit with “SPG” written on it is being widely shared on social media (here, here, and here), …
‘I ate jhalmuri, spice hit TMC’—Modi takes swipe at WB ruling party, promises to accelerate CAA in state
At Krishnanagar rally Thursday, Modi accuses TMC of sheltering 'infiltrators'. The jhalmuri jibe comes after the PM bought the snack in Jhargram on 19 April from a street vendor.
"Jhalmuri gave thunderous shock to TMC": PM Modi promises to accelerate CAA in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the second phase elections in West Bengal, saying that his jhalmuri gave a "thunderous shock" to the ruling party.
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