Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified his attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress, accusing it of corruption, appeasement politics, and neglecting North Bengal.
Addressing a rally in Siliguri, Modi asserted that the BJP is poised to form the next government in the state.
Meanwhile, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP has entered into a ₹1,000-crore deal to topple her government.
DMK candidate IP Senthil Kumar reiterated Tamil Nadu's opposition to the three-language formula, asserting that the state will continue to follow its two-language policy.
Union minister Piyush Goyal targeted the ruling DMK over the law and order situation, claiming that public anger is growing against Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin.