Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sudden stop to buy “jhalmuri” during election campaigning in the state was a “drama.”

Banerjee’s comment came a day after Modi stopped at a spot without a scheduled program to buy “jhalmuri” while campaigning in Jhargram. Addressing an election rally in the Murarai assembly constituency of Birbhum district, the Trinamool Congress chief said without naming the Prime Minister, “It is all drama. During election campaigning, the Prime Minister suddenly stopped without a prior scheduled program. How was a camera present there at that time? The entire incident was pre-planned. He was seen with a 10 rupee note in his pocket. Can this be believed?”

Jhargram

Jhargram is a town and a former princely state in the Indian state of West Bengal, known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Historically, it was ruled by the Malla dynasty and later became a significant center for the freedom movement, with the Jhargram Palace serving as a landmark of its royal past. Today, it is a popular tourist destination, offering a blend of history, tribal culture, and scenic landscapes like forests and hills.

Birbhum

Birbhum is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal, renowned for its rich cultural and historical heritage. It is famously home to the university town of Santiniketan, established by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, which serves as a center for art, education, and the Bengali Renaissance. The region is also known for its ancient temples, vibrant folk traditions like Baul music, and the historic town of Suri, which was once a prominent seat of power under various dynasties.