Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Yogi Adityanath says inside Bengal’s heart is ‘Kali’, not ‘Kaba’

Assembly Election 2026 Live Updates: "This is your opportunity to break free from the anarchy and misrule of TMC, to restore the glory of Bengal", said Yogi at his rally.

Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday criticised the Mamata Banerjee government while campaigning in Hooghly ahead of the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Addressing a rally, he alleged that incidents such as “love jihad” and “land jihad” were occurring in the state and accused the ruling TMC of remaining silent on these issues. He also urged voters to to “break free from the anarchy and misrule of TMC” and “restore the glory of Bengal.” He added, “Inside Bengal’s heart lies ‘Mata Kali’, not ‘Kaba’, and its eyes, ‘Maa Durga’, not ‘Madina’.”

PM Modi assured of Victory: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he was confident that the BJP would form the government in West Bengal after the Assembly election results on May 4. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, Modi described the event as his last rally in the ongoing campaign. He said the large crowds that gathered along the road from the helipad to the venue reflected the enthusiasm of the people and expressed confidence that he would return to attend the BJP’s swearing-in ceremony after the results are declared.

CM Mamata expresses confidence: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed strong confidence that her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), will return to power in the ongoing Assembly elections, asserting that the victory of the slogan “Maa-Mati-Manush” is no longer a prediction but only a matter of time. Addressing public gatherings during the campaign, Banerjee said the support she has witnessed during padyatras and public meetings reflects a clear mood among voters in favour of her government. She argued that the people of Bengal have repeatedly backed her party since 2011 because of its emphasis on welfare programmes and development initiatives.

HM Shah takes part in Roadshow: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday held a roadshow in Kolkata in support of BJP candidate Indranil Khan from the Behala Paschim Assembly constituency. The event comes on the last day of campaigning for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Campaigning for Phase 2 will end later in the day, with 142 constituencies scheduled to go to the polls on April 29.

Yogi Adityanath urged voters in a Bengal rally to “break free from the anarchy and misrule of TMC” and “restore the glory of Bengal.” He added, “Inside Bengal's heart lies 'Mata Kali', not 'Kaba', and its eyes, 'Maa Durga', not 'Madina'."

Citing Uttar Pradesh as an example, he said, “Uttar Pradesh has become goon-free, mafia-free. Now there is no curfew or riot in Uttar Pradesh, everything is fine in UP now...,” while also referencing the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

#watch | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says, "This is your opportunity to break free from the anarchy and misrule of TMC, to restore the glory of Bengal... Congress, Samajwadi Party, and TMC all tried to stop the construction of the… pic.twitter.com/ctp1L0z7Mf

Abhishek Banerjee alleged that BJP workers attacked TMC MP Mitali Bag during campaigning in Hooghly, saying, "They (BJP) started the game by attacking our MP Mitali Bag. We will end it on 4th May."

After visiting Bag in hospital, he warned of a political response, as the MP claimed her car was targeted during campaigning and blamed BJP workers.

Ravi Kishan claimed the BJP will win “over 200 seats” in West Bengal, asserting that “the whole of Bengal is making this change.”

Addressing media in Kolkata, he said, “a time of peace will come for the mafia and goons here; the time of rest has come for Didi (Mamata Banerjee)...,” targeting Mamata Banerjee and drawing parallels with Uttar Pradesh post-2017.

#watch | Kolkata, West Bengal: BJP MP Ravi Kishan says, "Change has happened. We are winning over 200 seats. The whole of Bengal is making this change. Every mother and daughter has come in the form of Durga and Kali... Gorakhpur had a similar atmosphere before, but after 2017,… pic.twitter.com/fzyjroMNBs

PM Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Barrackpore as campaigning wrapped up for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.

#watch | West Bengal Assembly Elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Barrackpore

The campaigning for the second and final phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal will end this evening. 142 constituencies will go to the polls in this phase on the 29th… pic.twitter.com/JwyiWnjPsE

Yogi Adityanath held a roadshow in Dum Dum, North 24 Parganas, as campaigning concluded for the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.

The second phase will see polling in 142 constituencies on April 29, with campaigning wrapping up ahead of voting.

#watch | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds a roadshow in Dum Dum, North 24 Parganas

The campaigning for the second and final phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal will end this evening. 142 constituencies will go to the polls in this… pic.twitter.com/bEa0coSJXx

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday criticised the Mamata Banerjee government while campaigning in Hooghly ahead of the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Addressing a rally, he alleged that incidents such as “love jihad” and “land jihad” were occurring in the state and accused the ruling TMC of remaining silent on these issues.

Comparing with Uttar Pradesh before 2017, Yogi said that the situation there had changed after the BJP came to power. He said strict action had been taken against crime and mafia activities in the state under the BJP government.

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BJP leader and Bhabanipur candidate Suvendu Adhikari campaigned in the constituency on Monday, the last day of campaigning before the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.

Addressing supporters, Adhikari claimed there was a “saffron wave” in the state and predicted high voter turnout. He also criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and defended the deployment of central forces during polling.

#watch | West Bengal | BJP candidate from Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari, campaigns in the Assembly constituency, on the last day of campaigning before the second and final phase of voting

He says, "There is a wave of saffron, and we will witness bumper voting of 95%. The people… pic.twitter.com/5XZtOClqxR

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged voters in West Bengal to support the BJP to bring a “double-engine government” in the state. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, he said electing a BJP chief minister would accelerate development projects, including the expansion of the Kolkata Metro and a wider network of electric buses.

Modi also appealed to women voters to support the BJP, alleging that the Trinamool Congress had not respected their mandate and saying a BJP government would ensure better safety and opportunities for daughters in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said a BJP government in West Bengal would introduce several welfare measures for women and the elderly. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, he said pregnant women would receive ₹21,000 in assistance and daughters would get 33% reservation in government jobs.

He also said the first cabinet meeting of a BJP government in the state would approve the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, under which the elderly would be entitled to free treatment of up to ₹5 lakh.

#watch | Barrackpore, West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... The Bengal BJP government will provide Rs 21,000 in assistance to women during pregnancy. Daughters will get 33% reservation in government jobs... Modi has provided free treatment and grain facilities for… pic.twitter.com/2CYZR6BWmP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that if voted to power in West Bengal, the BJP government would work to realise Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s vision of prosperity for the state. Addressing supporters in Barrackpore, he also said the party would address issues related to refugees in the region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the BJP had fulfilled one of Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s long-standing resolutions by abrogating Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a rally in Barrackpore, he said the move reflected the party’s commitment to Mookerjee’s ideals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the growth of eastern India is crucial for the country’s overall progress and accused the Trinamool Congress of lacking a clear vision for West Bengal’s development. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, he said the state needs a government focused on development and economic growth.

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday extended his best wishes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the ongoing Assembly elections. Speaking in Kolkata, he praised the people of the state for “fighting against dictatorship”.

Kejriwal also alleged that around 90 lakh votes had been removed in the state and said the public mood suggested that voters would respond strongly in the elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his roadshows in West Bengal during the election campaign felt like a “Teerth Yatra”, reflecting his emotional connection with the state. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, he said the public response and spiritual energy he felt during the campaign reminded him of visiting temples.

Referring to the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya in January 2024, Modi recalled that he had observed an 11-day ritual fast and visited several temples in South India. He said the same devotion and attachment guided his campaign in West Bengal.

#watch | Barrackpore, West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "These road shows were not a political event for me. They were like 'Teerth Yatra' for me. I would often visit the devotees of Goddess Kali, and perhaps that was why Goddess Kali was constantly infusing me with… pic.twitter.com/z2zBlu3jl7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the West Bengal Assembly elections would determine the future of the entire eastern region of the country. Addressing a Vijay Sankalp rally in Barrackpore, he said the election was an opportunity to “change the destiny of eastern India.”

VIDEO | West Bengal Election: PM Modi (@narendramodi), addressing a Vijay Sankalp rally in Barrackpore, said, “This election in West Bengal is an election to change the destiny of the entire eastern region of India.”#westbengalpollswithpti

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed confidence that the BJP would form the government in West Bengal. Speaking in Kolkata, he said the Assembly elections were being conducted peacefully and that no major incidents of violence had been reported so far.

Shah also reiterated the BJP’s stand on implementing the Uniform Civil Code, saying the party believes there should not be provisions such as multiple marriages under personal laws.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday recounted an incident during his rally where a woman supporter attempted to cross the barricade to meet him while he was addressing the gathering. He said the woman had arrived at the venue early in the morning without eating and had told her children she would return only after meeting him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke about an incident involving a woman supporter during his rally in West Bengal, saying she had tried to cross the barricade to meet him. Addressing the gathering, Modi said the woman had arrived early in the morning without eating and had told her children that she would return only after meeting him.

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