PM Modi calls TMC anti–North Bengal, women, tea tribes, youth
Narendra Modi on Sunday targeted the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it is “anti-North Bengal, anti-women, anti-tea tribe and anti-youth” while addressing a public meeting in Siliguri ahead of the state Assembly elections.
Speaking to a large gathering, Modi accused the ruling party of failing to address the needs of North Bengal over the past 15 years, claiming its focus has remained on vote-bank politics rather than inclusive development. He alleged that tea garden workers and tribal communities in the region have been consistently neglected under the state government’s tenure.
The Prime Minister also raised concerns about national security, highlighting the strategic importance of the Siliguri Corridor—often referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck” which connects mainland India to the Northeast. He claimed that the state government has not done enough to safeguard this critical region.
Modi further criticised the government’s handling of infrastructure, alleging misuse of funds and inadequate development of roads and public facilities. He also took aim at the administration’s response to natural disasters, accusing it of failing to adequately support affected communities.
The rally in Siliguri is part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s broader push to strengthen its presence in West Bengal ahead of the elections.
