Mathurapur, April 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that a storm of change is sweeping through Bengal and the way "women and youth of Bengal have opened a front against Trinamool Congress" in today's first phase of voting is being watched by the entire country.

Addressing an election rally here, PM Modi alleged that the ruling TMC has "usurped the rights of the women of Bengal". PM Modi also addressed a rally in Krishnanagar to boost the BJP's campaign.

He said there was a voice of change from all sides. "Everyone is saying, 'Paltano Dorkar' (change is necessary)... A storm of change is sweeping through Bengal... Exactly ten days later, when the votes are counted, I am confident that the lotus will bloom everywhere," h...