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Mamata Banerjee vows to serve BJP real jhal on May 4 after Modi jhalmuri jab

Politics
Published on 25 April 2026
Mamata Banerjee vows to serve BJP real jhal on May 4 after Modi jhalmuri jab

Her jhalmuri comeback comes as polls near results day

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back at PM Narendra Modi’s “jhalmuri” remark, saying the state will show the BJP the “real jhal” on May 4, the day results are declared. She also targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments about punishing goons, urging voters to back her party as the political contest intensifies.

  • Banerjee counters Modi’s jhalmuri comment with a May 4 retort
  • The clash is tied to result day expectations for West Bengal polls
  • She criticizes Amit Shah’s remarks on punishment for goons
  • Banerjee urges voters to support her party ahead of counting
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