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PM Modi Bengal Visit Highlights: Bengal will develop faster under BJP is Modi's guarantee, says Prime Minister

PM Modi in Bengal Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive rally in Singur on Sunday and said that West Bengal stands at the cusp of real change after 15 years of TMC "misrule and lawlessness". He accused the Trinamool Congress of compromising national security by allegedly protecting illegal immigrants as a vote bank and urged youth to remain vigilant. Calling for strict action against those using forged documents, Modi appealed for BJP support, saying one vote could bring change. He advocated a BJP "double-engine" government for faster development, citing improved implementation of central schemes like Har Ghar Jal in BJP-ruled states such as Tripura. Modi also accused the TMC of denying quality education to Bengal’s youth. Earlier, he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 830 crore in Singur, while also launching major infrastructure initiatives in Assam. The Prime Minister concluded his two-day visit to the poll-bound states on Sunday evening. Stay tuned to IndiaToday.in for the latest updates.

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Jan 18, 2026 20:25 IST

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Jan 18, 2026 19:33 IST

PM Modi Live: Bengal is in a mood of change, says Prime Minister at Singur rally

Addressing a massive rally in Singur, the leader said the crowd’s enthusiasm reflects a new story unfolding in West Bengal. He said people have gathered with a shared hope for real change and a determination to end 15 years of misrule and lawlessness. Referring to Bihar, he said the BJP and NDA restored order there, adding that West Bengal is now ready to end the TMC’s misrule and move toward better governance.

Jan 18, 2026 18:01 IST

PM Modi: Prime Minister Modi says Assam's Bagurumba Dwhou was a memorable experience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Assam’s Bodo festival, calling it a memorable experience for him. Sharing his thoughts on social media, he said the celebration showcased India’s rich cultural diversity and was receiving appreciation nationwide.

Modi tweeted, “Bagurumba Dwhou in Guwahati was an experience I’ll always remember The vibrant Bodo culture, over 10,000 people taking part, a splendid laser show and more… Glad to see this programme making waves all over India, with people appreciating the greatness of our culture.”

 

Jan 18, 2026 17:12 IST

PM Modi Live: Your vote will ensure deportation of illegal immigrants, says PM Modi

Addressing a poll rally in Singur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress government of "playing with the security of West Bengal and the entire country". He cautioned the youth to remain vigilant, alleging that the TMC provides facilities to illegal immigrants and even protests to protect them.

"The TMC likes illegal immigrants because they are their guaranteed vote bank," Modi said, claiming the party shields gangs that create fake documents.

Stressing the need to stop illegal immigration, he said those living in India using forged papers must be identified and sent back. Modi urged voters to support the BJP, saying, "Your one vote can make this happen".

Jan 18, 2026 17:04 IST

PM Modi in Bengal: Investment will be attracted if rule of law is established, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said West Bengal would attract industries and investment only when the rule of law is firmly established. He alleged that currently “rioters and looters face no restrictions” and claimed that the so-called Syndicate Tax impacts almost every sector. Modi asserted, “Only the BJP can eliminate Syndicate Tax and curb mafia activity. This is Modi’s guarantee.”

Jan 18, 2026 16:25 IST

PM Modi in Bengal: State needs BJP to develop faster, says Prime Minister Modi

Addressing a rally in Singur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said West Bengal needs a BJP “double-engine” government to ensure faster development. He claimed that states with BJP governments are seeing effective implementation of central schemes. Citing the Har Ghar Jal Scheme, Modi said the Centre is working to provide piped water to villages nationwide. He highlighted Tripura, where household tap water coverage rose from just 4 percent earlier to about 85 percent under the BJP government.

Jan 18, 2026 16:22 IST

PM Modi Bengal Rally: Trinamool government is jeopardising the future of Bengal's youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, accusing it of jeopardising the future of the state’s youth. He said that while thousands of modern PM SHRI schools are being set up across the country, the TMC is denying children in Bengal access to quality education. Modi asserted that a change in government is necessary to ensure better opportunities and a secure future for the youth of West Bengal.

Jan 18, 2026 16:19 IST

PM Modi Live: Trinamool is facilitating infiltration to build its votebank, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at the Mamata Banerjee-led Bengal government, saying that it is facilitating infiltration in order to build its own votebank and hamper the national interest. He said that the Trinamool government is not providing land to build a fence along the Bangladesh border, so that the illegals could easily infiltrate into India. The Prime Minister also said that the TMC helped the intruders to make fake ID and Aadhaar cards.

Jan 18, 2026 16:17 IST

PM Modi in Bengal: Trinamool is harming the interest of fisherman community, PM Modi claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress government of harming the interests of fishermen in West Bengal during his rally in Singur. He said millions of families in the state depend on the fishing sector, which has far greater export potential than currently realised. Modi stressed that fishermen and women need government support and modern technology to unlock this potential. 

He said the Centre has created a digital platform to register fishermen nationwide so they can access welfare schemes. While other states are implementing it, the process has stalled in Bengal, he alleged. Despite repeated letters, the TMC government is not cooperating, resulting in fishermen being deprived of benefits under schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

Jan 18, 2026 16:14 IST

PM Modi: Prime Minister Modi reiterates women are not safe under Trinamool rule

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in West Bengal's Singur on Sunday, reiterated that women are not safe in the state under the Trinamool Congress rule. The PM raked up the RG Kar rape and murder case, and Sandeshkhalli, saying the people should elect the BJP to power in the upcoming Assembly elections. 

Jan 18, 2026 16:09 IST

PM Modi Live: People have decided to elect BJP in Bengal and remove Trinamool

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted during the Singur rally that the people of Bengal are determined to elect the BJP to power in the state. He said that it will be only after the BJP is elected to power that the Centre's key schemes like the Aayushman Bharat will be implemented in Bengal and the people will be benefited by them.  

Jan 18, 2026 16:07 IST

PM Modi in Bengal: Prime Minister mentions Netaji Bose, Azad Hind Fauj, Mahatma Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that it was the BJP-led Centre that took concrete steps to honour Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. He said a statue of Netaji was installed on Kartavya Path near India Gate and that the contribution of the Azad Hind Fauj was acknowledged from the Red Fort for the first time. Modi noted that an island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was named after Netaji. He also said the Republic Day celebrations were rescheduled to begin on January 23, Netaji’s birth anniversary, and conclude on Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary.

Jan 18, 2026 16:04 IST

PM Modi Bengal Rally: Prime Minister Modi highlights Bengal's historic link with Vande Mataram

Addressing a rally in Singur, West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the historic link between Hooghly and "Vande Mataram". He recalled that Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay gave the iconic song its complete form in the region, making it a powerful call during India’s freedom struggle. Drawing inspiration from its legacy, Modi said “Vande Mataram” should now become a mantra for the development and progress of West Bengal and the nation.

Jan 18, 2026 16:02 IST

PM Modi Live: Prime Minister attacks Trinamool, says it is blocking Centre's schemes

During his rally in Singur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack at the ruling Trinamool Congress, saying the party has blocked several beneficial schemes by the Centre. He added that he is not able to understand as to why the TMC government is behaving like an enemy of the people of the state.

Jan 18, 2026 16:00 IST

PM Modi in Bengal: BJP to give major push to jute trade of Hooghly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised that the BJP would make policies with the aim of providing a major boost to Hooghly and Bengal's jute trade, facilitating creation of jobs and a push to the state's economy. 

Jan 18, 2026 15:57 IST

PM Modi Bengal Rally: BJP honoured Bengal's great sons, says Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was the BJP who started remembering great sons of Bengal like Raja Rammohan Rai, and Swami Vivekanand by celebrating their birth anniversaries.

Jan 18, 2026 15:56 IST

PM Modi Live: BJP rising to power in Delhi facilitated Bengali's classical language status, PM asserts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in West Bengal's Singur, said that it was only after that the people of the state blessed the BJP and himself to power in Delhi that Bengali was accorded the status of a classical language.

Jan 18, 2026 15:54 IST

PM Modi in Bengal: Prime Minister addresses a rally in Singur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his address in West Bengal's Singur, beginning by invoking Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. 

Jan 18, 2026 15:31 IST

PM Modi Bengal Rally: Prime Minister launches developmental projects in Hooghly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone for, and flagged off multiple development projects worth over Rs 830 crore at Singur in West Bengal's Hooghly district. The initiatives aim to boost infrastructure, connectivity and economic growth in the region. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of the Extended Port Gate System at Balagarh, which includes an Inland Water Transport terminal and a Road Over Bridge. These projects are expected to strengthen logistics, promote multimodal transport, enhance trade efficiency and create new employment opportunities, contributing to overall regional development.

Jan 18, 2026 15:29 IST

PM Modi in Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches more Amrit Bharat Express trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched multiple Amrit Bharat Express trains from Hooghly, West Bengal, boosting rail connectivity in the state. He highlighted that the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train was launched from West Bengal a day earlier. The state also received around six Amrit Bharat trains, with three more flagged off.

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