PM Modi Accuses TMC of Supporting 'Tukde Tukde' Gang, Threatening Siliguri Corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of supporting the "tukde tukde gang," alleging that the party is threatening India's unity and security, particularly endangering the Siliguri Corridor. Speaking at rallies in West Bengal, Modi called the Siliguri Corridor a critical national security juncture and claimed TMC’s alleged complicity with separatist forces puts it at risk, as reported by both NDTV and Times of India.

In addition to the security claims, Modi sharply criticized Mamata Banerjee’s government for 15 years of corruption, urging BJP workers to focus on booth-level mobilization and to highlight TMC's governance failures during the upcoming state elections. According to The Hindu, he emphasized the importance of grassroots efforts to ensure BJP’s victory in West Bengal, where the party aims to form the next government.

Meanwhile, the political environment remains heated with opposition leaders countering Modi’s narrative. Rahul Gandhi, campaigning in districts like Uttar Dinajpur and Malda, accused the BJP and RSS of undermining the Constitution and criticized TMC for not delivering on employment promises despite 84 lakh youths applying for job allowances under Banerjee’s administration. His remarks were covered by both The Hindu and Times of India.

The BJP also raised issues around alleged cultural threats from increased infiltration affecting Bengali identity and language. Modi's statements about infiltration and cultural preservation have become part of the party’s focus ahead of the elections, as detailed by Hindustan Times. This adds another dimension to the electoral contest beyond security and governance concerns.

The upcoming West Bengal assembly elections remain crucial, with Modi’s security allegations and governance criticism setting the campaign pace. Observers will be watching how these accusations against the TMC over the Siliguri Corridor and the "tukde tukde gang" influence voter sentiment, as well as how effectively BJP mobilizes at the grassroots level to challenge Banerjee’s incumbency.