Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public meeting in Cooch Behar, drew a stark contrast between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. He alleged that the state under TMC is marked by corruption, ‘cut money’, infiltration, and a syndicate-driven system that threatens property rights and social security. Modi positioned the BJP as a force of trust and development, promising to curb infiltration, ensure ownership rights, and guarantee safety and dignity for women, citing incidents like Sandeshkhali. His speech underscores the intensifying political contest in the state.