WestBengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a sharp dig at the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC), saying he ate jhal muri (a popular Bengali spicy puffed rice snack) but the TMC is feeling the burn.
PM Modi’s remark came after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) criticised his “jhal muri break” a day earlier. The Prime Minister had taken the break on April 19 in Jhargram following a series of election rallies in the state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had dismissed the “jhal muri break” as a “staged drama” and questioned how cameras and microphones were present for an “unscheduled” stop. She also alleged that the SPG had specially prepared the snack beforehand.
Addressing a rally in Nadia, PM Modi said, “We have observed in the past that wherever the country has witnessed a massive voter turnout, the BJP has achieved a resounding victory. On May 4th, the victory celebrations for the BJP will take place in Bengal as well. Sweets will be distributed, and ‘Jhal Muri’ will be handed out too. Incidentally, I have heard that ‘Jhal Muri’ has already delivered a stunning shock to certain people. ‘Jhal Muri maine khaayi lekin jhal TMC ko lagi hai’ I ate jhal muri, but the TMC is feeling the burn.”
Bureau Report
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