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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata for the West Bengal Assembly elections 2021. He addressed a 'Brigade Cholo Rally' at Brigade Parade Ground, which marks the Prime Minister's first rally after poll notification for West Bengal was issued. (Express Photo)
At the event, Actor Mithun Chakraborty officially joined the party in the presence of several BJP leaders, including Dilip Ghosh and Kailash Vijayvargiya. (Express Photo)
Addressing the grand rally, PM Modi said BJP will bring ‘asol poriborton’ (real change)in West Bengal if the party comes to power. He accused the ruling TMC of indulging in “tolabaazi, syndicate, and commission cut.” (Express Photo)
Supporters at Brigade parade ground during PM Narendra Modi's rally in Kolkata on Sunday, March 07 2021. (Express Photo)
A BJP supporter at the Brigade ground.(Express Photo)
Upon his arrival to Kolkata, PM Modi tweeted "Landed in Kolkata. On my way to the massive party rally. Looking forward to being among Party Karyakartas and the wonderful people of West Bengal." (Express Photo)
PM Modi is scheduled to hold more than 20 rallies in West Bengal ahead of the eight-phase assembly elections. (Express Photo)
BJP had started its campaign for the rally days before, through social media. Mass cut-outs of Modi and banners can also be seen everywhere in the city. (Express Photo)
Elections for the West Bengal Assembly will be held in eight phases beginning with polling for 30 seats on March 27.BJP announced its first list of candidates for the state election on March 6. (Express Photo)
