Mamata Banerjee vows to show BJP real 'jhal' of jhalmuri on May 4 results day
West Bengal CM fires back at PM Modi's jhalmuri jhatka remark, also criticizes Amit Shah's 'goons' comment; urges people to vote for TMC
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- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'jhalmuri jhatka' remark, promising to show the BJP the real 'jhal' (hot taste) of jhalmuri on May 4, when election results are declared.
- Modi had on April 23 said he enjoyed jhalmuri in Jhargram while the Trinamool Congress got a jolt from its 'jhal'.
- Banerjee also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's warning about punishing 'goons' after May 4, calling such language unbecoming of a Home Minister.
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Why It Matters
This article covers the ongoing political rivalry between the BJP and Trinamool Congress in West Bengal ahead of the state election results. The 'jhalmuri' remark originated from PM Modi's rally in Krishnanagar on April 23, which went viral on social media.
Kolkata: Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "jhalmuri jhatka" remark, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said the state will show the BJP the real "jhal" (hot taste) of jhalmuri on May 4, when results are declared.
Two days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that while he enjoyed "jhalmuri" in Jhargram, the Trinamool Congress got a "jhatka" (jolt) from its "jhal" (hot taste). He said the Trinamool Congress felt the "jhal ka jhatka".
"Once we come to power on May 4, sweets and jhalmuri will be distributed in Bengal," Modi said while addressing a poll rally in Krishnanagar on April 23. His "jhalmuri" outreach has since gone viral on social media.
Addressing a public rally in Bhawanipur, her home turf, Mamata Banerjee urged people across communities to vote for her.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his "Ulta Latka Kar Sidha kar denge" remark, saying such language was unbecoming of a Home Minister. Shah had warned of stringent action against "goons" after May 4 if the BJP comes to power, saying they would be "ulta latka kar" punished and put behind bars.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
TMC will hold victory celebrations on May 4 with jhalmuri distribution
Possible · Within days
BJP will continue political campaigning until election results
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific actions will Banerjee take on May 4?
- How will the election results affect the political landscape?
- Will Amit Shah's comment impact voter sentiment?
