LIVE: Modi targets 'Didi' with remote control jibe, 'no more' chants

In Kolkata rally address, PM wonders why Mamata is so busy protecting interests of her nephew

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Smart City project will get more impetus if BJP is voted to power in West Bengal: PM Modi

People living in shanties will get houses under PM-AWAS Yojana. Kolkata's infrastructure will get more investment push if BJP is voted power

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PM Modi slams TMC, says development work for Kolkata airport have stalled

Asal Parivartan means such a state where people will not be forced to migrate, where business and trade flourishes and where there is modern 21st Century infrastructure and even the most poor gets an opportunity to progress, where inflitrators will be stopped.

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I want to assure you of increasing investment in West Bengal: PM Modi

I want to assure you of increasing investment in Bengal, of redeveloping the state and of protecting its culture: PM Modi

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PM Modi promises Ashol Paribartan in West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

With blessings of the people, the project of Sonar Bangala will definitely be achieved: PM Modi at Kolkata's brigade Parade ground

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Ashol Paribartan in West Bengal means sab ka saath sab ka vikaas, sab ka vishwas: PM Modi

Sab ka saath sab ka vikaas, sab ka vishwas: PM Modi at Kolkata's Brigade Parade ground rally

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Ashol Paribartan means more investment in economic activities, better infra: PM

Ashol Paribartan means better Brengal, with better economic activity and has upgraded infrastructure and more investments: PM Modi

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PM Modi attacks TMC

Bengal relied on Mamata didi for change. But Didi and her cadre broke this trust. These people broke the trust of Bengal. These people humiliated Bengal. Here the sisters and daughters were tortured: PM Modi

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People of Bengal have come forward to witness Ashol Partibartan: Prime Minister Modi

People of Bengal have come forward to witness Ashol Partibartan: Prime Minister Modi. I have come to reinforce the same belief. I promise to work hard 24*7 for the betterment of Bengal and it's people: PM

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PM Modi addresses rally

I have addressed 100s of rallies in my political life but such a huge crowd giving its blessings, I am only able to witness this today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Many from Bengal sacrificed lives for country's unity says Modi

PM Modi speaks about actor and Ex-TMC Mithun Chakraborty. 

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TMC has betrayed Bengal's trust: PM Modi

Bangla chaye unnoti, bangla chaye shanti, Bangla chaye shonar Bangla, Bangla chaye shonar Bangla: PM Modi 

Bengal wants improvement, Bengal wants change, Bengal wants Shonar Bangla: PM Modi

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PM Modi speaks about famous personalities born from Bengal

PM Modi says how Brigade Parade Ground has seen many important political rallies originating the ground, hails Swami Vivekananda, Shyama Prasad Mukhopadhyay

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kolkata's Brigade Parade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kolkata's Brigade Parade, begins addressing public rally.

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PM Modi to address rally in Kolkata's Brigade Ground

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Six states reporting high daily Covid-19 cases

Six states including Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab and Gujarat are reporting high daily Covid-19 cases, accounting for 84.71 per centof the 18,711 new cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Maharashtra continues to report the highest daily new cases at 10,187. It is followed by Kerala with 2,791 while Punjab reported 1,159 new cases.

The Centre is continuously engaging with the states and UTs reporting higher caseload of active cases and those showing a rise in the daily new Covid-19 cases, the ministry said.

It has deputed high-level teams to Maharashtra and Punjab, that are showing steep increase in the daily new cases.

The other states reporting high daily Covid-19 cases are Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.