Kolkata, April 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a high-voltage election rally at Katwa in East Bardhaman district, making a strong pitch on national security while assuring refugees of safeguarding their rights.
Combining the twin issues of expelling infiltrators and protecting the rights of displaced communities, Modi asserted that a government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would ensure both security and dignity.
Addressing a gathering in support of 15 BJP candidates from the district, he declared, "Voy Out, Bhorsa In- BJP ke vote din" (Drive out fear, bring in trust - vote for BJP), setting the tone for the party's campaign narrative in Bengal.
Focusing on the Matua, Namasudra, and refugee communities,...