Mamata jabs Modi, says PM can boat on Hooghly, not Yamuna KOLKATA: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Friday dismissed PM Narendra Modi’s earlymorning boat ride on the Ganga as a photo-op for political gains and dared him to go into the “polluted” Yamuna in Delhi.“Our Ganga is clean. That is why the PM could enjoy the boat ride. Can he do the same in (Delhi’s) Yamuna?” Banerjee said.“This is election politics, photoshopping. You took a boat ride on the Ganga; that’s fine, you are welcome. I go to Chandannagar; I go to Ganga Sagar too. But I challenge you — will you go to the Yamuna in Delhi and take a dip? The Yamuna in Delhi is completely polluted. You cannot manage the Yamuna in Delhi, yet you come to our Ganga and take photos,” the CM said at a rally in Howrah.Addressing a rally in the port area later, she said, “He (the PM) should do a comparison between Bengal’s Ganga and Delhi’s Yamuna. Our Ganga is clean; that is why he could indulge in a boat ride. The event was nothing but a photo-op for political gain.”The CM called the PM’s jhalmuri stopover in Jhargram a “totally staged” act. “Is it believable that he carries a Rs 10 note with him? If you really love Bengal, will you try our fishand-rice once? I will cook it for you,” she said.TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, addressing another public meeting, called PM Modi “Bengal’s biggest brand ambassador”. “Why do they come only during the polls? They should come to Bengal throughout the year. Come and enjoy the delicacies here. Because the PM travelled and made reels, people now know how beautiful Bengal is and the development Mamata govt has done here. Had he not campaigned like this, would people have seen how the rivers of Bengal are so clean and beautiful, or how the roads of Jhargram are so nice?” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHow Kejriwal’s AAP And Raghav Chadha Drifted Apart In A Slow-Burn Political Breakup”Right Man, Wrong Party”: Raghav Chadha Quits AAP with 6 MPs; The End of Kejriwal’s RS Power?Why Israel Is Relocating Hidden Jews From India-s Northeast Amid War PressuresAshok Mittal Joins BJP After Replacing Raghav Chadha In RS & ED Raids | WatchSamrat Choudhary, Tejashwi Yadav Clash Over CM Post, Stability & Lalu LegacyHow Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal Exit Triggers AAP CrisisAAP Targets Raghav Chadha & MPs Over Exit, Says they ‘Betrayed The People Of Punjab’Meet The 7 AAP MPs Who Resigned And Joined BJP In Big Political Shock To KejriwalRaghav Chadha Quits AAP, Joins BJP With Six Other MPs | WatchBihar CM Samrat Choudhary Clears Floor Test, NDA Government Proves Majority In Assembly123Photostories10 adorable three-letter baby girl namesAnupamaa fame Paras Kalnawat opens up about being cheated on and a toxic relationship that took a toll on him; says, “Main tadap raha tha aur uske 15-16 boyfriend ban rahe the”Why does Aloo Bhujia stick to the kadhai? 4 simple tips to fix it at homeForget mozzarella and cheddar: Try these 6 traditional Indian cheeses that are highly nutritiousAre you loading your dishwasher the right way? Here’s what actually worksWhy Gen Z is choosing lab-grown diamonds for modern engagement ringsChronic inflammation may be raising your disease risk: Doctor shares 7 foods that help calm it naturallyWhat that tiny hole in your sink is really forA rare moment put Ranthambore National Park back in the spotlight — 5 reasons fans are going now‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ star Anne Hathaway’s most iconic red carpet looks123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap
Mamata jabs Modi, says PM can boat on Hooghly, not Yamuna
KOLKATA: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Friday dismissed PM Narendra Modi’s earlymorning boat ride on the Ganga as a photo-op for political gains and dared him to go into the “polluted” Yamuna in Delhi.“Our Ganga is clean. That is why the PM could enjoy the boat ride. Can he do the same in (Delhi’s) Yamuna?” Banerjee said.“This is election politics, photoshopping. You took a boat ride on the Ganga; that’s fine, you are welcome. I go to Chandannagar; I go to Ganga Sagar too. But I challenge you — will you go to the Yamuna in Delhi and take a dip? The Yamuna in Delhi is completely polluted. You cannot manage the Yamuna in Delhi, yet you come to our Ganga and take photos,” the CM said at a rally in Howrah.Addressing a rally in the port area later, she said, “He (the PM) should do a comparison between Bengal’s Ganga and Delhi’s Yamuna. Our Ganga is clean; that is why he could indulge in a boat ride. The event was nothing but a photo-op for political gain.”The CM called the PM’s jhalmuri stopover in Jhargram a “totally staged” act. “Is it believable that he carries a Rs 10 note with him? If you really love Bengal, will you try our fishand-rice once? I will cook it for you,” she said.TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, addressing another public meeting, called PM Modi “Bengal’s biggest brand ambassador”. “Why do they come only during the polls? They should come to Bengal throughout the year. Come and enjoy the delicacies here. Because the PM travelled and made reels, people now know how beautiful Bengal is and the development Mamata govt has done here. Had he not campaigned like this, would people have seen how the rivers of Bengal are so clean and beautiful, or how the roads of Jhargram are so nice?” he said.
