"Now it's Bengal's turn": Modi's Vande Mataram speech sets BJP's Bengal agenda.

• PM Modi used a Lok Sabha debate on Vande Mataram to set the BJP's agenda for the 2026 West Bengal elections.
• The speech aimed to criticize Congress's historical stance on Vande Mataram and challenge the TMC on Bengali pride.
• Modi accused Jawaharlal Nehru and Congress of diluting Vande Mataram to accommodate Muslim League objections.
• NDA MPs chanted "Ab Bengal ki baari hai" after the Bihar victory, signaling the party's intent for West Bengal.
• West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee welcomed the debate but questioned BJP leaders' respect for national icons.

Why It Matters: Modi's speech sets BJP's agenda for crucial West Bengal elections.