Modi's oath claim in Bengal, Mamata's roadshow set stage on final campaign day

Kolkata: In his last campaign rally in the industrial belt of Barrackpore's Jagatdal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is leaving Bengal with the faith that he will return after May 4 for the oath-taking ceremony of his party's government in the state. Modi described the roadshows in Bengal as a "Teerth Yatra" as he felt blessed by people who turned up in large numbers during the roadshows, helipad and public rallies.

"I am returning (to Delhi) with the faith that I will return to Bengal during BJP's oath-taking ceremony," he said. BJP candidate Rajesh Kumar, a former IPS officer, is contesting from Jagatdal.

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"Over the last few decades, I have travelled across the country, carrying out the various responsibilities given to me by the party, and election responsibility is part of that exercise. I don't see whether it is day or night and what weather or season it is," Modi said.

"Since the time I left home, I feel happy when I come and meet people. You people are my family now. In all the running around, it is natural that I get exhausted. But this time, I did not feel the exhaustion despite so many rallies and roadshows. After the end of the roadshows, people are still waiting for me. In the helipad, I have witnessed the same scenario. I am meeting the Ma Kali bhakts and it looks as if she is blessing me," Modi said.

In a letter to the people of Bengal, Modi wrote on his X Handle, "Throughout the entire election campaign in West Bengal, the immense love and blessings I received from my family members have filled me with a new energy. Be it the youth power here or the women power, our farmer brothers and sisters, workers, or businessmen, everyone is committed to a 'Developed Bengal'. In this letter, I have expressed my feelings towards them."

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Central forces to stay for 60 more Days after polls: shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that central forces will remain deployed in the state for 60 more days after the elections even if the BJP comes to power and urged voters to cast their votes without fear. Addressing a gathering after a road show at Behala, Shah said, "After the BJP comes to power, central forces will remain here for 60 days."