Modi: Bengal Campaign Felt Spiritual, Not Political

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded his West Bengal Assembly election campaign, describing his roadshows as a "teerth yatra" or pilgrimage, rather than a political event. Speaking at a rally in Barrackpore on Monday, April 27, 2026, he attributed his sustained energy, despite the heat, to interactions with devotees of Maa Kali. Modi expressed confidence in the BJP forming the next government in the state following the May 4 results. Earlier, on April 23, he visited Belur Math, the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, emphasizing Bengal's rich spiritual and cultural heritage and invoking Swami Vivekananda's teachings. His remarks strategically intertwine religious sentiment with the ongoing electoral push in West Bengal.