Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong political attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, accusing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of damaging Bengal’s social and economic fabric during a rally in Bongaon. Addressing a Vijay Sankalp Sabha in North 24 Parganas, Modi said the TMC had betrayed its founding slogan of “Maa, Mati, Manush” and pushed the state into disorder, migration and fear.

Speaking at the public meeting, Modi alleged that the ruling party’s governance had failed women, weakened rural livelihoods and emboldened local syndicates. The rally formed part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign push ahead of the next phase of polling in the Bengal elections.

Women’s Safety In Focus

The Prime Minister placed women’s safety at the centre of his criticism and accused the state government of failing to protect women in Bengal. Referring to recent crimes and the Sandeshkhali controversy, Modi said women in the state had faced injustice while the administration stood with the accused instead of victims.

He alleged that girls were going missing in Bengal and claimed the state government had ignored serious complaints. Modi used the issue to sharpen the BJP’s campaign pitch, framing women’s safety as a key public interest story in the state’s electoral battle.

Maa Mati Manush Jibe

Invoking the TMC’s original slogan, Modi said the party no longer spoke of “Maa, Mati, Manush” because it had abandoned the ideals it once claimed to represent. He accused the ruling party of making mothers suffer, handing over land to syndicate networks and forcing people to migrate in search of work.

The Prime Minister said Bengal’s identity had been weakened under TMC rule and alleged that corruption and political patronage had replaced governance. His remarks were aimed at reinforcing the BJP’s long-running charge that the ruling dispensation had failed to deliver on its core promises.

Welfare Promises Announced

Modi also used the rally to outline a series of welfare promises targeted at women and low-income households if the BJP comes to power in the state. He said women would receive health coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh and free screening for breast and cervical cancer.

He also promised financial support of Rs 21,000 during pregnancy, Rs 50,000 for girls upon graduation and annual direct benefit support of Rs 36,000 for women. Modi said women would also receive 33 per cent reservation in government jobs, according to the BJP’s stated welfare roadmap.

Farmers And Poor Targeted

The Prime Minister also addressed farmers and low-income voters, particularly in Bengal’s jute belt. He said the Centre had increased the minimum support price for jute, but alleged that TMC-backed syndicates were hurting mill operations and limiting gains for farmers.

On welfare delivery, Modi said the Centre’s free ration scheme had helped poor families save up to Rs 10,000 annually. He added that women without permanent housing would receive Rs 1.5 lakh for home construction and Rs 80,000 for rooftop solar installations under proposed Government Updates.

Poll Battle Intensifies

The Bongaon rally came as the BJP intensified its campaign for the next phase of polling in West Bengal. Modi claimed voters had already begun rejecting the TMC in the first phase and said the second phase would produce a stronger mandate for the BJP.\

He told supporters that a BJP government in Bengal would act against those accused of corruption and violence after the election process. The remarks reflected the BJP’s attempt to convert local grievances into a broader anti-incumbency campaign in one of India’s most politically contested states.