Bihar had rejected jungle-raj for 20 years...now people of West Bengal need freedom from the mahajungle-raj prevailing here,” Mr. Modi said while virtually addressing the rally at Taherpur. Thousands had gathered at Taherpur for Mr. Modi’s rally, but the helicopter in which the Prime Minister was travelling could not land at the venue due to dense fog. The Prime Minister, however, assured that he would visit the state again soon and will address the people. We will do even more for the Matua and Namasudra communities once a BJP Government takes oath in West Bengal,” Mr. Modi posted on social media. “The recent incident has broken the hearts of so many football-loving youth,’ Mr. Modi said on social media.

Source: The Hindu December 20, 2025 11:04 UTC