Modi Rally

And how it became the state that delivered one of the biggest political reversals of the Modi era

Amidst a high-stakes political campaign in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a refreshing pause for a jhalmuri snack in Jhargram. He interacted with the vendor, inquiring about the price and confirming his liking for onions with a witty remark. This candid moment unfolded as the Prime Minister intensified his campaign efforts across the state.

State minister Shashi Panja sustained injuries when BJP supporters en route to PM Modi's rally allegedly attacked her Kolkata home. The incident saw clashes between Trinamool and BJP workers, with police also injured. Panja accused BJP of violence, while the party claimed their buses were stoned first. The Election Commission has sought a report.

Tensions flared near Girish Park in Kolkata as TMC and BJP supporters clashed, pelting stones and raising slogans just before Prime Minister Modi's rally. Both parties accused each other of initiating the violence, with claims of damaged vehicles and hurled abuses. Police intervened to restore order in the area.

BJP Yuva Morcha workers stormed a Kolkata police station, breaking barricades to demand the release of nine arrested party members. The arrested individuals were detained for allegedly attacking state minister Shashi Panja and police officers. The incident, which followed Saturday's clashes, saw injuries to police and party supporters.

With the ruling SAD-BJP alliance marshalling all resources to make Narendra Modi's rally at Jagraon a grand success, official machinery has been mobilized to arrange buses of private operators for the event on Sunday.

A multi-layer security cover has been arranged for Narendra Modi's rally here on Saturday.Modi, who is vulnerable to attacks from fundamentalist groups, was strongly criticized by Ulfa (I) a few days ago.