Haldia, April 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday termed the Trinamool Congress regime as a "syndicate-driven" government, where any developmental work or investment cannot be carried forward without "cut money or commission."

Addressing a public rally here, the Prime Minister reflected on the "development" in the other BJP-ruled states, expressing confidence that same can be achieved by West Bengal if the party comes to power.

"TMC has run a syndicate-driven system, where nothing moves without cut money and commissions. But factories run on trust, not on syndicates. And this trust can only be provided by the BJP. The development seen in states governed by the BJP builds confidence that similar progress will be achieved in Ben...