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Ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections, PM Narendra Modi pens an emotional letter to voters, invoking ‘Sonar Bangla’, alleging misrule, and promising development, security and dignity if given the mandate in 2026.
Modi urged voters to join what he termed a journey of development and good governance
Kolkata: Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an emotional letter to the people of the state, calling for a renewed mandate to build a “Viksit” and prosperous Bengal. The letter, beginning with “Joy Maa Kali,” is being distributed by workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party across the state.
In the message, the Prime Minister said the future of West Bengal would be decided in the coming months and urged voters to make a thoughtful choice. He expressed pain over what he described as the present condition of the state and resolved to transform it into a developed and self-reliant region.
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Invoking the vision of “Sonar Bangla,” PM Modi said every citizen dreaming of a better Bengal is in distress. He pledged to replicate the Centre’s welfare and development initiatives in the state.
Highlighting schemes implemented over the past 11 years, he cited financial inclusion through Jan-Dhan accounts, construction of toilets under Swachh Bharat, LPG connections via Ujjwala Yojana, and pension coverage under Atal Pension Yojana. He also referred to financial assistance for farmers under PM-Kisan and loans extended to small traders and entrepreneurs.
The Prime Minister said that despite alleged “non-cooperation” from the state government, central schemes have benefited crores of residents in West Bengal.
Without mincing words, Modi criticised the All India Trinamool Congress government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing it of misrule, appeasement politics and failing to provide employment and security.
He claimed that Bengal’s historical industrial strength has weakened, forcing youth to migrate for jobs. He also raised concerns over women’s safety and alleged illegal infiltration, asserting that change is now “inevitable.”
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The Prime Minister said that refugee families affected by religious violence would benefit from citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and promised to restore Bengal’s cultural pride.
Concluding the letter, Modi urged voters to join what he termed a journey of development and good governance. He assured that, if given the opportunity, his government would prioritise women’s safety, youth employment and economic revival.
With the 2026 Assembly polls approaching, the letter signals an intensified political battle in the state.
