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IN PHOTOS: PM Modi invokes ‘Vande Mataram mantra for reconstruction of Bengal’ at massive Barrackpore rally

Updated On: 27 April, 2026 02:06 PM IST | Divya Nair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that "Vande Mataram" was a guiding force in India's freedom struggle and should now serve as a mantra for the reconstruction and development of Bengal in the 21st century. (PICS/PTI, TEXT/ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at ‘Vijay Sankalp rally’ for West Bengal Assembly elections, in Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas district. Pic/PTI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi at ‘Vijay Sankalp rally’ for West Bengal Assembly elections, in Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas district. Pic/PTI
During his address, PM Modi assured the people of West Bengal of progress, employment opportunities, and improved security, saying his government aims to transform the state into a land of prosperity and happiness

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During his address, PM Modi assured the people of West Bengal of progress, employment opportunities, and improved security, saying his government aims to transform the state into a land of prosperity and happiness

"Vande Mataram became the mantra for liberation from slavery. In the 21st century, we must make Vande Mataram the mantra for the reconstruction of Bengal," PM Modi said

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"Vande Mataram became the mantra for liberation from slavery. In the 21st century, we must make Vande Mataram the mantra for the reconstruction of Bengal," PM Modi said

"I assure the families of Bengal... We will make "sujalam sufalam" our policy, turn "shasyashyamala" into the inspiration for employment, make "malayaja sheetala" the source of happiness and prosperity and transform Durga's power into the guarantee of security and justice," he further stated

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"I assure the families of Bengal... We will make "sujalam sufalam" our policy, turn "shasyashyamala" into the inspiration for employment, make "malayaja sheetala" the source of happiness and prosperity and transform Durga's power into the guarantee of security and justice," he further stated

PM Modi said that under a BJP government, no citizen would face discrimination based on caste or community, while promising strict action against illegal infiltrators and reaffirming that people from the Matua community would be granted citizenship benefits

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PM Modi said that under a BJP government, no citizen would face discrimination based on caste or community, while promising strict action against illegal infiltrators and reaffirming that people from the Matua community would be granted citizenship benefits

Before the rally, he shared a photo of the venue, stating, "There is no place to hold sesame seeds in Barrackpore today. In a few moments, I will deliver a speech at the public meeting.

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Before the rally, he shared a photo of the venue, stating, "There is no place to hold sesame seeds in Barrackpore today. In a few moments, I will deliver a speech at the public meeting.

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