KOLKATA – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to headline three major election rallies across West Bengal today, Saturday, April 11, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensifies its push to unseat the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
The Prime Minister’s itinerary focuses on key battlegrounds across three districts, designed to consolidate the saffron party's footprint in both South and North Bengal:
Katwa (Purba Bardhaman): A crucial industrial and agricultural hub where the BJP is looking to improve its 2021 performance
Jangipur (Murshidabad):
Kushmandi (Dakshin Dinajpur):
"Nirmam Sarkar": The Campaign Narrative
The Prime Minister's current blitz follows his recent scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led government during a rally in Haldia. Labeling the state administration a "Nirmam Sarkar" (cruel government), PM Modi accused the TMC of stalling the state’s progress while the rest of India moves forward.
His speeches are expected to focus on "Six Guarantees" for a prosperous Bengal, targeting issues such as the decline of the private sector, alleged corruption in government recruitment, and the need for enhanced security measures following recent violence in the state.
High-Stakes Contest
The Prime Minister’s visit comes as the state enters a fever pitch before the first phase of voting on April 23. While PM Modi addresses the crowds in the districts, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also expected to be in the state to release the BJP’s Sankalpa Patra (Election Manifesto).
With the BJP deploying its top brass—including Rajnath Singh and Nitin Nabin—to various corners of the state, the 2026 election is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested battles in West Bengal's political history.