West Bengal polls: Modi and Mamata spar over jhaal muri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee engaged in a verbal exchange during the West Bengal election campaign. Modi highlighted his enjoyment of jhaal muri, using it as a metaphor to criticize the Trinamool Congress. Banerjee countered by questioning Modi's food preferences and emphasizing her inclusive approach to cuisine.
- ▪Modi's jhaal muri snack has become a focal point in the election campaign.
- ▪Banerjee responded to Modi's comments by highlighting her diverse food choices.
- ▪Modi promised various benefits for women if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal.
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As campaigning for the second phase of West Bengal elections picked up on Thursday (April 23, 2026), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sparred over jhaal muri (spicy puffed rice).Four days ago, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a break from back-to-back public meetings and savoured jhaal muri from a shop at Jhargram and since then Mr. Modi’s snack break has become the talking point in campaigns in the State. West Bengal voter turnout makes me certain of BJP’s landslide victory: PM Modi“Jhaal muri maine khai, jhaal Trinamool ko lagi (I had spicy puffed rice, but TMC felt the heat)” Mr Modi said at a public rally in Krishnanagar on Thursday. In an oblique reference to the Trinamool, he said that the spicy jhaal muri had “stung” a lot of people.Ms.
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