PM Modi says Mamata will be wiped out of Bengal in LS election; highlights

The final countdown for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 has begun. Narendra Modi campaigned for BJP in West Bengal's Durgapur, Thakurnagar on Saturday

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Mamata treading path of erstwhile Communists but she should know throttling democracy did not succeed then, will not succeed now: PM Modi

Mamata treading path of erstwhile Communists but she should know throttling democracy did not succeed then, will not succeed now, said Modi.

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PM Modi in Durgapur, West Bengal: There was a lot of enthusiasm during my rally in Thakurnagar, and I think the ground was filled twice its capacity,I would like to apologise for the discomfort the people went through.

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In the history of independent India, no govt has brought such a huge and beneficial scheme for the farmers as PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: PM

In the history of independent India, no govt has brought such a huge and beneficial scheme for the farmers as PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. We intend to spend around Rs 75,000 crore, providing Rs 6,000 assistance to the marginal farmers: PM Modi

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Calling yesterday's Budget a "historic step" for the welfare of farmers, the working and middle class, he said these sections were neglected for years after Independence. "We have announced measures in our budget that will benefit 12 crore small farmers, 30-40 crore workmen, and three crore middle class people," Modi said.

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Mamata Banerjee has become jittery because of your love for us: Modi

Addressing a well-attended event of the Scheduled Caste Matua community, where his speech was welcomed with loud cheers, Modi said, "Now I can understand why Didi (Banerjee) and her party are indulging in violence...killing innocent people. She has become jittery because of your love for us." 

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In Thakurnagar, the prime minister also made a strong pitch for the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill

In Thakurnagar, the prime minister also made a strong pitch for the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that seeks to accord Indian citizenship to non-Muslim minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who fled their countries due to religious persecution.

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In the interim budget, individuals with up to Rs 5 lakh taxable income have been exempted from the tax: Modi

In the interim budget, individuals with up to Rs 5 lakh taxable income have been exempted from the tax. This is just the trailer, there is more to follow. This move is going to benefit around 3 crore individuals of the middle class : PM Modi

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The meaning of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas' is clear in this ( interim Budget 2019): Modi

PM Narendra Modi in Durgapur: The meaning of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas' is clear in this ( interim Budget 2019). It has something for every section of society.

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TMC not serious about development: Modi at Durgapur

TMC not serious about development: Modi

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PM Narendra Modi in Durgapur, West Bengal: I used to think that Didi who has herself suffered a lot during Left regime will not walk on the same path, but I was surprised that she adopted the same tactics. You can take this from me in writing 'Inka jaana tae hai'.

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I apologise for stampede at Thakurnagar rally, says PM

I apologise for stampede at Thakurnagar rally, says PM

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Modi addresses rally in Durgapur

Modi addresses rally in Durgapur

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PM Modi's speech in Thakurnagar ends. He will now address a rally in Durgapur

PM Modi's speech in Thakurnagar ends. He will now address a rally in Durgapur

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Congress has been giving out loan waivers as a ploy to amass votes, Modi says

You have heard parties asking for votes in exchange for loan waivers. It is a ploy to amass votes: Modi

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Huge crowd is unnerving Mamata, Modi says

"This large ground is not enough to contain the support for BJP. The crowd is unnerving Mamata," PM Modi said.

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Farmers across the country with up to 5 acres of land will be provided Rs 6,000 assistance directly into their account. It will be provided in three equal installments: PM Modi

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More than 12 crore families of small farmers, 30-40 crore workers and 3 crore middle-class families will directly benefit from the schemes announced in the budget yesterday: Modi

More than 12 crore families of small farmers, 30-40 crore workers and 3 crore middle-class families will directly benefit from the schemes announced in the budget yesterday: PM Modi

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This is just the beginning, said PM Modi on Interim Budget 2019

This is just the beginning, the main Budget after Lok Sabha election will have much more for the youth, farmers, and other sections of the society: PM Modi

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Yesterday's Budget focussed on farmers and unorganised sector: Modi

Yesterday's Budget focussed on farmers and unorganised sector: Modi

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Looking at the massive crowd that has assembed here in Thakurnagar, I now understand why Mamata Banerjee is getting violent: Modi

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Mamata Banerjee is scared of BJP's popularity in Bengal

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Governments in Bengal have neglected rural population: PM Modi

Governments in Bengal have neglected rural population: PM Modi

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Bengal always showed the way for India, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in West Bengal

Bengal always showed the way for India: PM Modi

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PM addresses public meeting in Thakurnagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses public meeting in Thakurnagar.

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Modi's rally to begin at 12 PM

Modi's rally to begin at 12 PM

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