On March 8 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly confronted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over the TMC’s boycott of an event featuring President Droupadi Murmu. Labeling it a profound insult, Modi predicted lasting public backlash.
The President, a proud Santhal Adivasi, aimed to join a key cultural celebration in Bengal. TMC’s absence was decried by Modi as an attack on womanhood, tribal identity, and constitutional authority. ‘Bengal’s wise populace, the nation, Adivasis, and women everywhere will remember this,’ he vowed.
The controversy erupted just before International Women’s Day, sharpening its edge. Modi used the moment to affirm India’s women-led renaissance, spotlighting Delhi’s CM Rekha Gupta and icons across sectors. ‘Heartfelt Women’s Day greetings to the powerhouse of Indian womanhood.’
Amid launching Delhi’s ambitious Rs 33,500 crore schemes, Modi dismantled AAP’s legacy of delays. ‘Freeing Delhi from the ‘calamity’ of AAP was vital—Metro Phase 4 languished due to their selfish priorities. BJP’s model prioritizes action over alibis, propelling all-around advancement.’
With sharp rhetoric and forward-looking promises, Modi’s speech galvanizes support, framing TMC’s actions as antithetical to progress and respect.