Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a public address in Durgapur on Friday, sharply criticising its handling of law and order, especially concerning women’s safety. He urged the people of West Bengal to “give the BJP a chance” in the 2026 Assembly elections, asserting that the state, so rich in resources, needs the BJP’s “double engine” government for genuine progress.
Taking direct aim at TMC’s popular slogan ‘Ma, Maati, Manush’, Modi alleged that the ground reality for women in Bengal under the current government was “truly appalling and enraging”. Citing recent incidents that have outraged the modesty of a woman and triggered nationwide outrage, the Prime Minister questioned the Mamata Banerjee-led government’s handling of law and order, especially cases involving violence against women.
“The condition of women under a government that swears by the motto of ‘Ma, Maati, Manush’ is truly distressing and enraging. This is the land of Kadambini Ganguly, the first woman doctor trained in Western medicine in India, yet today, even hospitals in Bengal are unsafe for women. You all saw what happened when a young doctor was tortured in a hospital, rather than standing with the victim, Trinamool shielded the culprits,” said the Prime Minister raking up the RG Kar rape and murder incident that shocked the nation.
Narendra Modi went on to say that this was not an isolated incident and accused the TMC of enabling an environment where justice is routinely denied. “Just as the country was still reeling from that heinous crime, another horrific case emerged from a different college in the state. Once again, the accused was reportedly linked to the ruling party, and once again, we witnessed TMC leaders resort to victim-blaming instead of ensuring accountability. These are not isolated incidents; they reflect a deeper pattern of lawlessness and insensitivity,” he said.
In addition, PM Modi accused the TMC for fostering what he called a culture of “minority appeasement” and “linguistic hooliganism”, while accusing the government of allowing complete lawlessness to prevail. Modi claimed that a well-entrenched syndicate system was actively discouraging industrial investment in Bengal, thereby hampering employment opportunities and economic growth.
Turning to the education sector, the Prime Minister alleged massive corruption under the TMC’s tenure. “Thousands of deserving teachers have lost their jobs due to the corruption and irregularities in recruitment. A government that plays with the futures of its youth cannot be allowed to continue,” he said.
The Prime Minister asserted that the TMC government has been an obstacle to Bengal’s development for far too long. “The Trinamool Congress is obstructing Bengal’s progress at every turn. This state has the resources, talent, and heritage to lead the nation, but it needs a government that will work for the people, not against them. That’s why Bengal needs the BJP’s double engine, one that will bring stability, safety, and development.”
With the 2026 Assembly elections on the horizon, Modi’s address signals a combative and emotionally charged campaign by the BJP. By focusing on women’s safety, alleged governance failures, and corruption, the Prime Minister has positioned his party as the alternative that promises both security and growth for the people of Bengal.
