New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a massive rally at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday, accusing the ruling party of opposing the State Immigration Register (SIR) to protect illegal infiltrators. The Prime Minister alleged that the Mamata Banerjee-led government is deliberately allowing unchecked immigration to safeguard its “vote bank,” a move he claimed has drastically altered the demography of several regions across West Bengal.
Addressing the cheering crowd, Modi asserted that the TMC’s policies have reached a point where Hindus are being turned into a minority in various parts of the state. He claimed that the resistance to the SIR exercise is a calculated effort to prevent the identification of illegal residents who serve as the party’s political backbone. Furthermore, the Prime Minister accused the TMC of actively blocking citizenship for Hindu refugees, alleging that the party ignores their plight simply because they are not viewed as a loyal vote bank.
Beyond demographic concerns, the Prime Minister highlighted what he termed a systematic undermining of constitutional institutions by the state government. He expressed outrage over recent attacks on the Election Commission and referenced past insults directed at President Droupadi Murmu as evidence of the TMC’s disregard for the nation’s highest offices. “The TMC has not just insulted the President, but it has insulted the country’s tribals, the people, and the Constitution,” Modi stated, declaring that the “countdown has begun” for the downfall of the current state administration.
The rally marks a significant escalation in the political rhetoric leading up to the state’s next electoral cycle. By linking national security and demographic stability to the TMC’s governance, the Prime Minister aimed to consolidate support among those concerned with border integrity and the rights of refugees. The “Brigade Cholo” call served as a platform for the BJP to project its strength in the heart of Kolkata, signaling a fierce battle ahead for the political future of West Bengal.
