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On May 4, Bengal too will celebrate the BJP’s victory, with sweets distributed and jhalmuri handed out as well,” PM Modi said.”Jhalmuri has given a thunderous jolt to some people too. I ate the jhalmuri… but it seems the TMC is feeling the heat of the chillies,” he added.This comes after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee termed PM Modi’s extended stay as “drama” and claimed that the “entire episode was scripted.”“It’s all drama. How come a camera was present when the prime minister suddenly made an unscheduled stop during the campaign? The entire episode was scripted. He was seen carrying a Rs 10 note in his pocket. Is it believable?” Banerjee said.After wrapping up his address in Jhargram, PM Modi walked over to a jhalmuri stall and asked the vendor to serve him some of the snack. As it was being prepared, he struck up a brief conversation with the shopkeeper.The TMC also said that PM Modi’s decision to extend his stay caused Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to return to Ranchi without completing his scheduled campaign for Mamata Banerjee.In a social media post on X, the TMC termed the Prime Minister’s candid break a “photo op” and accused him of humiliating an Adivasi leader.”Narendra Modi’s Adivasi-birodhi mindset has been exposed for all to see. Because the ‘Pradhan Sevak’ decided to extend his stay in Jhargram to eat jhalmuri, Jharkhand Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren and his wife and MLA Smt. Kalpana Soren were denied permission to fly their chopper into Jhargram while Modi was present,” the party said.“Two democratically elected leaders—grounded, kept waiting for hours, and ultimately forced to return to Ranchi without completing their scheduled programme—all because a Prime Minister’s extended snack break and photo op took precedence over their democratic rights and constitutional standing. This is the respect Modi has for Adivasi leaders. This is the regard he has for elected representatives who do not bend the knee before him. He came to Jhargram to court the Adivasi vote. He left having humiliated the very people he claimed to stand with. Bengal saw it. And Bengal will remember it on May 4,” it added.Voting is under way for the first phase of the Assembly polls, with the state witnessing a high-voltage contest between the incumbent Trinamool Congress, which is seeking a fourth consecutive term, and the BJP, which is aiming to form the government after a strong showing in the previous elections.There are a total of 1,478 candidates in the fray in this phase.Mamata Banerjee is aiming for a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP, which secured 77 seats in the previous election, is making a renewed push to form the government in the state.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUS Congressman Urges Pakistan To Act Against LeT, JeM; Renews Focus On Cross-Border TerrorWest Bengal Poll Violence: Blast In Murshidabad Injures Multiple During VotingVijay Writes To EC Seeking Poll Extension Amid 17.69% Early Turnout In Tamil NaduMassive Poll Day: West Bengal Begins Voting, Tamil Nadu Sees Triangular Showdown“Trail Of Terror Revealed”: India EXPOSES Pak Over Terror Links At Washington EventArmy Chief’s Hawaii Visit Highlights Deepening India-US Military Strategy In Indo-PacificIndia Denies Crypto Scam Claims After Ship Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz TensionsFormer J&K DGP SP Vaid on Pahalgam Attack, Terrain and Security Challenges In Jammu And KashmirIndia Marks Pahalgam Anniversary With a Strong Message To Terror Outfits & Pak | WatchEC Issues Notice To Kharge Over “Terrorist” Remark On PM Modi After BJP Complaint123PhotostoriesWorld Book Day: 5 short reads you can finish in a dayHow to deal with hidden enemies; based on your birth number10 countries in the world without any rivers5 red fruits to help control blood pressureWhat is the 7-7-7 rule of parenting? 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Watch Bihar DY CM Puzzle for JDU, Nishant Kumar Reluctance Complicates NDA Math This new list compiled by Nitish Kumar has 24 members and was made after the party boss entered the Rajya Sabha, leaving state-level politics.Yet another notable point is that the list contains five Muslim members — Afaque Ahmad Khan, Kankashan Perveen, Ghulam Rasool Baliyawi, Mohammad Nissar and Ruhi Tamoom, indicating Nitish’s outreach to the politically significant minority in the state.Former MP Chandeshwar Prasad Chandravanshi is the only national vice-president in the list, while another parliamentarian, Alok Kumar Suman, is treasurer. 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Watch Massive Poll Day: West Bengal Begins Voting, Tamil Nadu Sees Triangular Showdown The division bench of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen clarified that the stay would not stop police from proceeding against anyone who committed an offence under the BNS or Representation of the People Act.A PIL was filed before the CJ’s bench challenging the April 21 police observer order, which stated, “It has been observed that persons, whose names are mentioned in the… list, are actively involved in intimidating voters and creating disturbances in the electoral process.” Many among the 800 are elected representatives.About the AuthorSubrata ChakrabartyThe writer is a senior manager, climate programme, World Resources Institute (WRI) IndiaEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWest Bengal Poll Violence: Blast In Murshidabad Injures Multiple During VotingVijay Writes To EC Seeking Poll Extension Amid 17.69% Early Turnout In Tamil NaduMassive Poll Day: West Bengal Begins Voting, Tamil Nadu Sees Triangular Showdown“Trail Of Terror Revealed”: India EXPOSES Pak Over Terror Links At Washington EventArmy Chief’s Hawaii Visit Highlights Deepening India-US Military Strategy In Indo-PacificIndia Denies Crypto Scam Claims After Ship Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz TensionsFormer J&K DGP SP Vaid on Pahalgam Attack, Terrain and Security Challenges In Jammu And KashmirIndia Marks Pahalgam Anniversary With a Strong Message To Terror Outfits & Pak | WatchEC Issues Notice To Kharge Over “Terrorist” Remark On PM Modi After BJP Complaint‘Democracy Cannot Be Jeopardised’: SC Slams Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Interference In ED Raid123Photostories5 things children remember about their parents long after they grow upWhy does homemade curd release transparent liquid on top? 4 tips to fix it and set perfect curd at home5 emerging Mumbai locations offering affordable sea-view apartments for homebuyersHow to get rid of cockroaches naturally: 10 Proven home remedies that work fastDelhi IRS officer’s daughter’s rape-murder: How accused exploited knowledge of family routine to strikeStomach pain or acidity? 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