Asansol (WB), April 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that a change in government in West Bengal is inevitable, as the Trinamool Congress's "record of misdeeds" has become complete.
Beginning his speech in this coal and industrial belt by invoking the local deities, Goddesses Kalyaneshwari and Ghagar Buri Chandi, Modi highlighted the state's "economic decline", saying, "Bengal's contribution to the national GDP has fallen to just five per cent from 12 per cent earlier".
"A change in government in Bengal is now a certainty, and it is desired by the people of Bengal. The Trinamool Congress's record of misdeeds is now complete. Asansol is currently ruled by the syndicate and mafia," the Prime Minister said.
He asserted that West Bengal will achieve new heights after the change in leadership.
"Investment has dried up in the once-thriving industrial belt of Asansol. Only the BJP's double-engine can rectify this," Modi said.
He said that the Centre has allocated Rs 45,000 crore for the revival of industries in Asansol.
The PM alleged, "The Trinamool Congress has only brought 'cruelty' to Bengal, while the BJP has developed Asansol despite the obstacles created by the ruling party."
Modi stressed that both Asansol and Durgapur have the potential to become megacities, and assured that the BJP-led NDA government will bring about that development.
Claiming that "Bengal tops in cases of acid attacks," Modi said, "The Trinamool Congress stands with those who torture women. Only the BJP can ensure the safety of women."