PM Modi addresses public meeting at Bankura, West Bengal

Published By : Admin | March 21, 2021 | 15:33 IST
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Ahead of West Bengal polls, PM Modi today addressed a public meeting in Bankura, West Bengal. Impressed by the huge turnout at the rally, the PM said, “The picture of Bankura today witness that people of Bengal have decided on May 2, 'Didi jacche Ashol Poriborton ashche, Ashol Poriborton ashche’. BJP will bring the Ashol Poriborton in Bengal - to increase the pride of Bengal. Ashol Poriborton - to bring a government in Bengal that serves the poor and remove their problems.”

Hitting out at Mamata Banerjee, PM Modi said, “The game of Corruption - Cholbe naa, the game of Syndicate - Cholbe naa and the game of cut money - Cholbe naa. If persecution and deprivation was on your mind, then why did you chant the mantra of Ma, mati, manush? After the BJP forms the government, maa'er pujo hobe, maatir tilak hobe aar manusher somman hobe.”

Taking a jibe at the TMC for his graffiti, PM Modi said, “I have seen graffiti humiliating me made by Didi's partymen on walls wherein she is hitting my head with her foot and playing football. Didi, you can kick me. But I won't allow you to kick away the development of Bengal and people's dreams.”

Addressing the massive gathering, the Prime Minister accused Mamata Didi for making hollow announcements in the last 10 years, he said, “Didi, you have only made empty promises in the last 10 years, where is the work you claim to have done? You keep saying 'Khela Hobe' while people of West Bengal have decided 'Khela Shesh Hobe'. Didi, the games of corruption, syndicate, cut-money will have to end.

Slamming the Left, Congress and the TMC for taking Bengal backwards, he asserted, “Congress, left and TMC are all to be blamed for development eluding Bengal. All there have wasted a lot of time of your previous generations. I can't let your futures be ruined. I call upon the first time voters to vote and make the dream of Sonar Bangla come true.”

PM Modi slammed TMC government for not doing enough to reach piped water to people. He said, “Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat and other central schemes will be taken up in priority once BJP government comes to power.” “Terracota art from Bankura-Bishnupur region can play a major role in the Aatmanirbhar Bharat dream,” he added.

Asserting that BJP works to schemes, TMC plays by scams, PM Modi stated, “All central schemes that were to be delivered through the state government have ended up in scams. Bengal farmers have been deprived of Rs 14,000 that was delivered to accounts of farmers all across India.”

The PM remarked, “The more I question Didi, the angrier she gets. Now she says that she doesn't like my face. Didi, in democracy, it is the public service & not the face which is put to test. Didi is already asking questions on EVM. It is the same EVM that kept her in power for 10 years. She is already witnessing her defeat in the upcoming elections.”

Urging the people of Bengal to vote, PM Modi said, “Every person in Bengal must exercise their power to vote without any fear. Ebar gorbo sonar Bangla, ebar aschhe BJP.”

 

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April 17, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has highlighted that a discussion is currently underway in Parliament on the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, noting that deliberations continued till 1 AM last night.

He stated that all misconceptions surrounding the amendment have been addressed with logical responses, and every concern raised by members has been resolved. The Prime Minister added that necessary information, wherever lacking, has also been provided to all members, ensuring that issues of opposition have been clarified.

Emphasising that the issue of women’s reservation has witnessed political debates for nearly four decades, the Prime Minister said that the time has now come to ensure that women, who constitute half of the country’s population, receive their rightful representation.

He observed that even after decades of independence, the low representation of women in the decision-making process is not appropriate and needs to be corrected.

The Prime Minister informed that voting in the Lok Sabha is expected shortly and urged all political parties to take a thoughtful and sensitive decision by voting in favour of the women’s reservation amendment.

Appealing on behalf of the women of the country, he urged all Members of Parliament to ensure that no action hurts the sentiments of Nari Shakti. He noted that crores of women are looking towards the Parliament, its intent, and its decisions.

The Prime Minister called upon MPs to reflect upon their families-mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives—and listen to their inner conscience while making the decision.

He described the amendment as a significant opportunity to serve and honour the women of the nation and urged members not to deprive them of new opportunities.

Expressing confidence, the Prime Minister said that if the amendment is passed unanimously, it will further strengthen Nari Shakti as well as the country’s democracy.

Calling it a historic moment, he urged all members to come together to create history by granting rightful representation to women, who form half of India’s population.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“संसद में इस समय नारीशक्ति वंदन अधिनियम में संशोधन पर चर्चा चल रही है। कल रात भी एक बजे तक चर्चा चली है।

जो भ्रम फैलाए गए, उनको दूर करने के लिए तर्कबद्ध जवाब दिया गया है। हर आशंका का समाधान किया गया है। जिन जानकारियों का अभाव था, वो जानकारियां भी हर सदस्य को दी गई हैं। किसी के मन में विरोध का जो कोई भी विषय था, उसका भी समाधान हुआ है।

महिला आरक्षण के इस विषय पर देश में चार दशक तक बहुत राजनीति कर ली गई है। अब समय है कि देश की आधी आबादी को उसके अधिकार अवश्य मिलें।

आजादी के इतने दशकों बाद भी भारत की महिलाओं का निर्णय प्रक्रिया में इतना कम प्रतिनिधित्व रहे, ये ठीक नहीं।

अब कुछ ही देर लोकसभा में मतदान होने वाला है। मैं सभी राजनीतिक दलों से आग्रह करता हूं… अपील करता हूं...

कृपया करके सोच-विचार करके पूरी संवेदनशीलता से निर्णय लें, महिला आरक्षण के पक्ष में मतदान करें।

मैं देश की नारी शक्ति की तरफ से भी सभी सदस्यों से प्रार्थना करूंगा… कुछ भी ऐसा ना करें, जिनसे नारीशक्ति की भावनाएं आहत हों।

देश की करोड़ों महिलाओं की दृष्टि हम सभी पर है, हमारी नीयत पर है, हमारे निर्णय पर है। कृपया करके नारीशक्ति वंदन अधिनियम में संशोधन का साथ दें।”

“मैं सभी सांसदों से कहूंगा...

आप अपने घर में मां-बहन-बेटी-पत्नी सबका स्मरण करते हुए अपनी अंतरात्मा को सुनिए ...

देश की नारीशक्ति की सेवा का, उनके वंदन का ये बहुत बड़ा अवसर है।

उन्हें नए अवसरों से वंचित नहीं करिए।

ये संशोधन सर्वसम्मति से पारित होगा, तो देश की नारीशक्ति और सशक्त होगी… देश का लोकतंत्र और सशक्त होगा।

आइए… हम मिलकर आज इतिहास रचें। भारत की नारी को… देश की आधी आबादी को उसका हक दें।”

"Parliament is discussing a historic legislation that paves the way for women’s reservation in legislative bodies. The discussions, which began yesterday, lasted till around 1 AM and have continued since the House proceedings began this morning.

The Government has addressed all apprehensions and misconceptions relating to the legislation with facts and logic. All concerns have been addressed and any gaps in information have also been filled.

For nearly four decades, this issue of women’s reservation in legislative bodies has been inordinately delayed. Now is the time to ensure that half of the nation’s population receives its rightful due in decision making. Even after so many decades of Independence, it is not right that women in India have such limited representation in this area.

In a short while from now, voting will take place in the Lok Sabha. I urge and appeal to all political parties to reflect carefully and take a sensitive decision by voting in favour of women’s reservation.

On behalf of our Nari Shakti, I also request all members not to do anything that may hurt the sentiments of women across India. Crores of women are watching us…our intent and our decisions. I once again request that everyone support the amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.”

"I would like to appeal to all Members of Parliament…

Please reflect upon your conscience, remembering the women in your own families.

The legislation to ensure women’s reservation in legislative bodies is a significant opportunity to do justice to women of our nation.

Please do not deprive our Nari Shakti of new opportunities.

If this amendment is passed unanimously, it will further empower the women of our country and strengthen our democracy.

Let us come together today to create history.

Let us ensure that the women of India, who are half of the nation’s population, receive their rightful due.”