Mamata helping rich, not poor in Bengal, Modi doing same across country: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi criticized both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for prioritizing the wealthy over the poor. Speaking at an election rally, he accused them of seeking power while failing to serve the needs of the people. He emphasized a broader ideological battle between Congress and the BJP, highlighting the upcoming election phases in West Bengal.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi accused Modi and Banerjee of helping the rich instead of the poor.
- ▪He claimed that Modi spreads hatred and fear wherever he goes.
- ▪The first phase of polling in West Bengal saw the highest voter turnout since Independence.
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Serampore (WB)Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday (April 25, 2026) sought to put Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the same bracket, accusing both of helping the rich instead of the poor, while hankering for power.Addressing an Assembly election rally in Serampore in West Bengal’s Hooghly district, Mr. Gandhi said that the Prime Minister "claims to be a 'deshbhakt' (patriot), but is selling off the country". Congress attacks RSS, Modi over Ram Madhav’s comments on Indo-U.S. ties"While CM Mamata Banerjee is helping the rich, and not the poor in West Bengal, Modi is doing the same across the country. They both want power but don't work for people," he said.
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