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TMC slams Modi Kolkata visit calling it political tourism for photo op optics
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
TMC claims his riverfront stop was only for optics
Trinamool Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “political tourism” during his Kolkata visit, alleging his riverfront activities were staged for optics and a “photo-op quota.” The attack targets his emphasis on the cultural significance of the Ganga for Bengal, with TMC questioning the intent behind the visit.
- TMC brands Modi’s Kolkata visit “political tourism”
- Party alleges riverfront activity was for optics
- Accusation includes a “photo-op quota” claim
- Debate follows Modi’s Ganga cultural emphasis
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