PM Narendra Modi Targets TMC in Cooch Behar, Says “Time for Change” in West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp political attack on the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a high-profile election rally in Cooch Behar, West Bengal. Addressing a large gathering, Modi accused the ruling party of widespread misgovernance, stating that the TMC’s “pot of sins is full.” He asserted that the people of West Bengal are increasingly demanding political change and are ready to move away from the current leadership.

Today’s rally in Cooch Behar clearly indicates the mood on the ground. Across West Bengal, there is growing anger against TMC’s corruption, violence and collapse of governance.@BJP4Bengal https://t.co/gMHIFeaMXr

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 5, 2026

The Prime Minister emphasized that the growing sentiment across the state reflects public dissatisfaction with governance and a desire for development-focused leadership. His remarks come as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensifies its campaign efforts in West Bengal, aiming to strengthen its position in the state. The rally in Cooch Behar is part of a broader outreach strategy by the BJP to mobilize voters and highlight issues of governance, corruption, and development ahead of upcoming elections. With political rhetoric heating up, West Bengal is witnessing a fierce contest between the BJP and TMC, setting the stage for a closely watched electoral battle.