PM Modi Accuses TMC of ‘Mahajungle Raj’ in Singur Rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress during a public rally in Singur, Hooghly district, on January 18, 2026. He declared that the people of West Bengal are eager to end the 15-year “mahajungle raj” of the Mamata Banerjee-led government. Drawing parallels with Bihar, where the BJP ended “jungle raj,” Modi asserted that Bengal is now ready to bid farewell to TMC’s alleged misrule, calling for “asli poriborton” or real change. The rally, held at the symbolic site of the abandoned Tata Nano project, underscored BJP’s narrative of lost industrial opportunities under TMC.

Modi highlighted the massive crowd, comprising mothers, sisters, farmers, and youth, as evidence of widespread frustration with TMC governance. He accused the ruling party of blocking central schemes, acting against the interests of women, farmers, fishermen, and the youth, and fostering an environment of syndicate raj and insecurity. The Prime Minister emphasized that only the BJP truly cares for Bengal’s welfare, pointing to achievements like granting classical language status to Bengali, UNESCO recognition for Durga Puja, and national honors for icons like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Swami Vivekananda.

The event also saw Modi inaugurate and lay foundations for development projects worth over Rs 830 crore, including flagging off three Amrit Bharat trains to enhance connectivity from Kolkata to Delhi, Banaras, and Chennai. He tied these initiatives to broader goals of a developed eastern India, contrasting them with TMC’s alleged obstructionism during its past alliance with the UPA government. Modi questioned why such benefits weren’t secured earlier, reinforcing his claim of genuine love for Bengal.

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Singur’s historical significance—where Mamata Banerjee’s 2008 anti-land acquisition protests led to Tata Motors’ exit—made the venue a potent political symbol. Modi revived memories of the Nano controversy to portray TMC as anti-industry, promising that a BJP government would revive investment and jobs in the state. Supporters echoed this, expressing hope for industrial revival and better governance.

As West Bengal gears up for Assembly elections later in 2026, Modi’s fiery speech has intensified the BJP-TMC confrontation. By framing the contest as a battle against “mahajungle raj,” the Prime Minister aimed to rally voters for decisive change, positioning BJP as the harbinger of development and cultural pride in the state.

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