Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Modi Accuses TMC of Aiding Infiltrators
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited West Bengal and used the slogan 'Paltano Dorkar' (Need Change) to criticize the current government.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee mocked this, saying Modi will eventually chant 'Joy Bangla' post-poll.
Modi also talked about 'infiltrators' from Bangladesh, which TMC says is just a political tactic to create hatred.
Both sides are trying to win votes by highlighting different issues.
Modi also launched development projects worth over Rs 830 crore in West Bengal and flagged off three Amrit Bharat trains connecting Kolkata with other parts of the country.
Abhishek Banerjee mocked Modi's 'Paltano Dorkar' slogan, predicting Modi will chant 'Joy Bangla' post-poll.
Modi criticized the state government for alleged infiltration from Bangladesh.
TMC accused Modi of using the infiltration issue to drive hatred and political gain.
Modi hinted at taking 'big action' against infiltration if BJP comes to power.
TMC claims Modi's tactics are similar to Donald Trump's controversial immigration policies.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and TMC's Abhishek Banerjee
- What
- Political debate over campaign slogans and infiltration issue in West Bengal
- When
- During Modi's two-day state visit and upcoming assembly polls
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To garner political support and highlight alleged issues in the state
- Primary Category
- POLITICS
- Secondary Category
- Elections
- Tertiary Category
- West Bengal
- Quaternary Category
- Campaign Slogans
- Key Figures
- Narendra Modi, Abhishek Banerjee
- Key Slogans
- Paltano Dorkar, Joy Bangla, Jai Shree Ram, Joy Maa Kaali
- Key Issues
- Infiltration, Demographic Change
Sources
DC Edit | Stop Using ‘Infiltrators’ Issue In Poll Campaign
Abhishek: Modi Will Chant ‘Joy Bangla’ in Post-Poll Bengal Visit
Abhishek Banerjee targets PM Modi, says Bengal will lead change in Delhi after Assembly polls
PM Modi calls for end ofmaha jungle raj in Bengal
PM unveils Rs 830-cr projects in Bengal
Abhishek mocks PM's 'change' cry; TMC leader turns Modi's slogan on its head, says Bengal will transform 'outsiders' - Telegraph India
