PM Modi Targets Congress Over Bengal Partition Remarks

New Delhi, 21 June 2026 Political messaging mixed with historical references marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address as he reflected on West Bengal’s past while connecting it to present-day governance and development. During the event, he highlighted historical events surrounding Partition and positioned them within the broader political narrative of the state’s journey. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress over its role during Partition and said, “When efforts were being made to make the whole of Bengal a part of Pakistan, Congress bowed before conspiratorial forces.” He further referred to Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s opposition during that period and credited him with raising resistance against those developments. The Prime Minister also linked the discussion to current political changes and development in the state. He said that recent shifts in governance have opened opportunities for progress and expressed confidence that public support continues to shape the direction of growth and infrastructure initiatives. Concluding his remarks, Modi emphasised the importance of remembering Bengal’s historical journey while looking ahead. He said awareness of the events that shaped the state remains important as Bengal moves forward with future aspirations and development goals.