Modi Criticises TMC on National Security and Development Issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Singur on January 18, 2026, accusing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of jeopardising national security by allegedly protecting illegal immigrants for political gain. He claimed that infiltrators had settled in West Bengal using forged documents and called for their identification and deportation. Modi framed the upcoming State Assembly elections as a choice between 'maha jungle raj' and good governance, urging voters to support the BJP's 'double-engine government' model. He highlighted issues such as stalled border fencing, corruption in education, and lack of access to central schemes for fishermen. Modi cited Tripura's governance improvements as a benchmark, asserting that the BJP would enhance infrastructure and restore law and order in Bengal, promising better access to resources like tap water for residents.
Published 1 day ago • 18 Jan 2026, 07:00 PM IST