LIVE NOW

auto-refresh

Assembly Election 2021 News LIVE Updates: PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee Trade 'Poribortan' and 'Jumla' Barbs as They Woo Voters in West Bengal

Assembly Election 2021 News LIVE Updates: PM Modi said in this Assembly election, there are TMC, Left & Congress, and their anti-Bengal attitude on a side, while on the other side, there are people of Bengal.

News18.com | March 07, 2021, 17:01 IST

Assembly Election 2021 News LIVE Updates: PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee Trade 'Poribortan' and 'Jumla' Barbs as They Woo Voters in West Bengal

Event Highlights

Mamata Attacks Centre Over Rising Fuel Prices
Democratic System Destroyed in Bengal, We Will Strengthen it: PM Modi
PM Modi Assures 'Ashol Poriborton'
PM Modi Welcomes Actor-turned Politician Mithun Chakroborty
PM Modi Arrives at Brigade Parade Ground

Assembly Election 2021 News LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit the road running as they sparred over development while trying to woo voters for the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

While Modi hit out at the Mamata government for failing the people of the state, Mamata questioned the Centre’s policies over the recent fuel price hike.

“They made promises to work for ‘Maa, maati, manush’. But you tell me, has TMC been able to bring change in the lives of common people here in the last 10 years?,” PM Modi said while addressing a rally at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground.

Mar 07, 2021 17:01 (IST)

Thank you Kolkata! Thank you West Bengal. BJP is the state’s preferred choice: PM Modi

Thank you Kolkata!

Thank you West Bengal.

BJP is the state’s preferred choice. pic.twitter.com/5C9Fzvv5CF
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 16:53 (IST)

PM Modi has spelled out what he wants for Bengal. We will build that Bengal. All that Mamata Banerjee is doing is tamasha. They are counting down her days: Dilip Ghosh

Mar 07, 2021 16:42 (IST)

Mithun Chakraborty, who joined BJP today, says, "My campaign will begin from March 12. You will know my role then. PM wants to see a glorious Bengal...we are here to make it."

Mar 07, 2021 16:28 (IST)

READ | 'Asol Poriborton': PM Modi Hits Out at Mamata Banerjee at Brigade Rally, Says CM has Betrayed Bengal

Drawing battle lines in West Bengal ahead of polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the ruling Trinamool Congress party and said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has betrayed Bengal. “The dream of ‘Sonar Bangla’ will be fulfilled. Today, I have come here today to assure you of Bengal’s development, to increase investment here, to protect Bengal’s culture and to bring change,” the Prime Minister said at the city’s Brigade Parade Ground.

Mar 07, 2021 16:21 (IST)

'Khela hobe!' We are ready to play. I am ready to play one-on-one... If they (BJP) want to buy votes, take the money and cast your vote for TMC: Banerjee

Mar 07, 2021 16:16 (IST)

India knows about a syndicate, that is PM Modi and Amit Shah's syndicate: Banerjee in Siliguri.

India knows about a syndicate that is Modi and Amit Shah's syndicate: West Bengal CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri https://t.co/OY3foZXeRV pic.twitter.com/uTyZl3nnzE
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 16:06 (IST)

For BJP, before elections ujala and post elections jumla. People will not tolerate BJP’s lies. If they bribe you for votes, you know what to do. Bengal doesn’t want their tolabazi and jumla, says Banerjee.

Mar 07, 2021 15:58 (IST)

He (PM Modi) said there is no women security in Bengal but look at UP, Bihar and other states. Women are safe in Bengal: Banerjee

Poribortan (change) will happen in Delhi, not in Bengal. He (PM Modi) said there is no women security in Bengal but look at UP, Bihar & other states. Women are safe in Bengal: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri pic.twitter.com/R2GLMazQH9
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 15:57 (IST)

"I have never seen a PM who lies every where. He doesn’t know anything but to lie. PM reads his speeches from teleprompter in Bengal. He writes the Bengali slogans in Gujarati," says Banerjee.

Mar 07, 2021 15:50 (IST)

Banerjee leads 'padyatra' against LPG cylinders' price hike, in Siliguri.

West Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leads 'padyatra' against LPG cylinders' price hike, in Siliguri pic.twitter.com/T2tcee8qoM
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 15:44 (IST)

BJP says it will make West Bengal 'Sonar Bangla', it is not even capable of doing any development work at Centre, says Banerjee.

Mar 07, 2021 15:37 (IST)

There'll be no poriborton (change) in West Bengal but there will be poriborton in Delhi, warns Mamata Banerjee.

Mar 07, 2021 15:33 (IST)

Watch Video | Mamata Banerjee leads a protest march against rising fuel prices.

Mar 07, 2021 15:27 (IST)

Mamata Attacks Centre Over Rising Fuel Prices | After completing the 'padyatra' in protest against rising fuel prices, Mamata Banerjee addresses a rally in Siliguri. "BJP doesn’t come here for work or development, they only come for their own promotion. But before promotion they should answer why the price of LPG petrol and diesel are rising," she says.

Mar 07, 2021 15:18 (IST)

"The people of Bengal had chosen you as 'Didi' but then why did you remain the aunt of a nephew? The people of Bengal are asking only this one question from you," PM Modi takes a dig at incumbent CM.

Mar 07, 2021 15:13 (IST)

"Show Anger, Words Should be Audible Across India", PM Modi Asks Electorate to put an End to Corruption, Unemployment in WB

Our goal is not just to change power in West Bengal. We want Bengal's politics to be development-centric. That is why we are talking about Ashol Poriborton: PM Narendra Modi addresses the mega rally at Brigade Parade ground in Kolkata. #BattleForBengal pic.twitter.com/buAj6vOPwD
— News18 (@CNNnews18) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 15:08 (IST)

Democratic System Destroyed in Bengal, We Will Strengthen it Again, PM Assures | "You know it very well how the democratic system has been destroyed here. BJP will strengthen this system, we will bring the change to re-establish public belief in govt systems, in the police, and the administration," PM Modi said.

Mar 07, 2021 15:02 (IST)

I have come here to make you believe that we'll work hard for farmers, businessmen and the development of sisters and daughters. We will live every moment to fulfill your dreams, assures PM Modi.

The next 25 years are very important for the development of Bengal. The development here in the next 5 years will lay the foundation for State's development in the next 25 years: PM Modi at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground pic.twitter.com/EtCCGffLgJ
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 15:01 (IST)

PM Modi Assures 'Ashol Poriborton' | "Bishwas, of the development of Bengal, Bishwas, Changing Conditions in Bengal, bishwas, to increase investment in Bengal, Bishwas, Reconstruction of Bengal and Faith, to protect the culture of Bengal," assures PM Modi.

Mar 07, 2021 14:56 (IST)

Bengal Will Get Everything, They Have Been Devoid Of, Says PM Modi | While attacking the incumbent TMC, PM Modi assured that the state will get everything they have been devoid of, in all these years. "The dream of 'sonar bangla' will be fulfilled and today, I have come here today to assure you of Bengal's development, to increase investment here, to protect Bengal's culture and to bring change," he added.

Mar 07, 2021 14:49 (IST)

PM Modi Kolkata Rally Live Updates | The dream of 'sonar bangla' will be fulfilled. Today, I have come here today to assure you of Bengal's development, to increase investment here, to protect Bengal's culture and to bring change, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata

Mar 07, 2021 14:48 (IST)

PM Modi Welcomes Actor-turned Politician Mithun Chakroborty

Kolkata: Mithun Chakraborty greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at Brigade Parade Ground pic.twitter.com/meZyczEJFZ
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 14:46 (IST)

PM Modi Attacks TMC, Says Bengal Needs Peace, Security for its Women and Girls | While addressing from the Brigade Parade ground, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it's Left-Congress vs people of Bengal in this election. And added that people are looking for peace and security for their daughters.

Mar 07, 2021 14:37 (IST)

UPDATE | 'Have Never Seen This Huge Crowd, I Wish on Behalf of All BJP Workers,' Says PM Modi at Kolkata Public Address Amid 'Bharat Mata ki Chants'

Mar 07, 2021 14:31 (IST)

PM Modi Arrives at Brigade Parade Ground

West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Brigade Parade Ground to address a public rally pic.twitter.com/5Uq2y0uCBa
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 14:26 (IST)

WATCH LIVE | PM Modi Arrives at Brigade Parade Ground to Address Rally

#WATCH Live from Kolkata: PM Modi's public rally at Brigade Parade Ground https://t.co/xFNCdu5Q8w
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 14:13 (IST)

PM Modi Arrives in Kolkata

West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kolkata, to address public rally at Brigade Parade Ground pic.twitter.com/MEeYpR219u
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 14:02 (IST)

UPDATE | Mamata Banerjee Begins Rally in Siliguri, Stands Against Rising Fuel Prices

Mar 07, 2021 13:55 (IST)

PM Modi to Begin his Address Shortly

Landed in Kolkata. On my way to the massive party rally. Looking forward to being among Party Karyakartas and the wonderful people of West Bengal.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 7, 2021

Mar 07, 2021 13:52 (IST)

UPDATE | "I dreamt of doing something for India, I can see that dream come to reality today," says Actor turned polictician Mithun Chakraborty after joining BJP.

PM Narendra Modi meets actor Mithun Chakraborty

The West Bengal chief minister spoke to supporters following a padyatra in Siliguri. “BJP doesn’t come here for work or development, they only come for their own promotion. But before promotion, they should answer why the price of LPG petrol and diesel are rising,” she said, adding that “they say they’ll make West Bengal sonar Bangla, they’re not even capable of doing any development work in the Centre.”

“For the BJP, before elections it is ujala and post-elections it is only,” she quipped.

“This Brigade Parade Ground has been witness to many great leaders and also witnessed those who have disrupted West Bengal’s progress. People of Bengal never left their hopes for change,” PM Modi said. He added, “Bengal relied on Mamata didi for change. But Didi and her cadre broke this trust. These people broke the trust of Bengal. These people humiliated Bengal. Here the sisters and daughters were tortured.” PM Modi said in this Assembly election, there are TMC, Left & Congress, and their anti-Bengal attitude on a side, while on the other side, there are people of Bengal.

Earlier, Actor Mithun Chakraborty joined the BJP today and participated in PM Modi’s mega rally at the iconic Brigade Parade ground, ending speculation about his political innings. Chakraborty also met BJP’s Kailash Vijayvargiya last night, with the leader tweeting that he was “floored” by the actor’s patriotism and love for the poor and downtrodden. As party’s strategy, BJP in Bengal (too) has not yet declared their chief ministerial candidate and are contesting one of their toughest battles in the state keeping PM Modi in the front.

In West Bengal, where political leadership was always ‘anti-centre’ since Independence, the BJP is desperate to make inroads to fulfil their vision ‘Purvodaya’ (Rising East) and PM Modi’s mega public meet could be crucial for BJP in gaining momentum for an impressive show ahead during the poll. There is a rumour that cricketer Sourav Ganguly may join BJP in presence of PM Modi. Many times before the media, Sourav maintained that he is not interested in politics and his meetings with some of the heavyweight BJP leaders in recent past are purely apolitical. In the context of Sourav Ganguly joining BJP, West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh had said, “There was no discussion regarding this. I have no idea.” Meanwhile, BJP leaders claimed that they are expecting more than seven lakh supporters in the rally.

Security agencies from the Centre and Kolkata Police have turned the area around Brigade Parade ground into a fortress considering the PM’s security.

The Special Protection Group (SPG) officials in assistance with the Kolkata Police have put up a four-layered security cover in front of the podium from where PM Modi is scheduled to address the gathering.

There will be two more stages for local BJP leaders and another for the media persons. There will be a crowd monitoring and management control room behind the main stage for smooth entry and exit of all the attendees in the meeting. More than 1,500 CCTV cameras were installed in and around the Brigade Parade Ground for security reasons.

There will be restrictions in the normal traffic services in all the major stretches near JL Nehru Road, SN Banerjee Road, Dorina Crossing, Central Avenue, MG Road, Khidirpur, AJC Bose Road, Hastings and Park Street.