Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address a rally in Singur, West Bengal, a site that was originally intended for the Tata Nano car project. The location holds significant political and economic weight, steeped in the history of industrial ambition and political upheaval.

Singur gained prominence in the mid-2000s when Tata Motors sought to establish a manufacturing plant for its ambitious Nano car project, billed as the world's cheapest car. However, the project faced fierce opposition led by Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress party, primarily due to concerns over land acquisition from farmers. The protests disrupted the project, creating an "untenable environment" for Tata Group to continue its operations in Singur.

In 2008, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata announced the withdrawal of the Nano project from West Bengal. The relocation was swiftly facilitated by then-Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who extended a "welcome" to Tata via SMS. The Gujarat government provided 1,100 acres of land in Sanand and an investment of ₹2,000 crore, marking a significant milestone for both the Tata Group and the state. The Nano plant was inaugurated in Sanand in 2010.

The selection of Singur as the venue for PM Modi's rally is laden with symbolism, especially with West Bengal being a poll-bound state. It allows the BJP to highlight the Trinamool Congress's past opposition to industrial projects and present itself as a champion of economic development and industrial growth in the region. The rally can serve as a reminder of lost opportunities and a promise of renewed industrial prospects under a different political regime.

PM Modi's address in Singur is expected to focus on the BJP's vision for West Bengal's industrial future. The rally may emphasize job creation, investment, and overall economic prosperity, contrasting it with what the BJP might portray as the failures of the current state government. The choice of location also provides an opportunity to discuss the ease of doing business and the importance of a conducive environment for industrial development, drawing a comparison between the events that led to the Nano project's departure and the BJP's promises for the future.

While the Tata Nano project ultimately failed to achieve its initial market success and its production was discontinued in 2018, the memory of the project and its relocation remains a potent symbol in West Bengal's political landscape.