Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a euphoric assembly of visitors in Siliguri on Saturday, launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, accusing it of neglecting the welfare of the poor and engaging in corrupt practices.
“Our government has assured not only free ration but also free healthcare for poor families. However, the corrupt and anti-poor TMC government here is not implementing the Ayushman scheme at all," stated PM Modi, highlighting the failures of the incumbent state government to ensure the welfare of its citizens.
Earlier on the day, the PM inaugurated projects of rail and road worth Rs 4500 crores in West Bengal. Modi reiterated the Central government's commitment to providing free ration and healthcare to disadvantaged families, highlighting the discrepancies in the implementation of welfare schemes by the TMC administration.
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While inaugurating the connectivity projects, PM stressed the importance of upgraded rail and road infrastructure, highlighting the completion of electrification projects on key rail lines including Eklakhi – Balurghat, Raninagar Jalpaiguri – Haldibari and Siliguri – Aluabari sections aimed at enhancing train speeds in North and South Dinajpur, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri regions.
He highlighted the railway connection with Bangladesh, stating the operation of the Mitali Express from New Jalpaiguri to Dhaka Cantt. Additionally, he noted ongoing efforts to extend connectivity up to Radhikapur station through collaboration with the Bangladesh Government. PM Modi also mentioned the electrification of the Barsoi – Radhikapur section, benefiting both Bihar and West Bengal.
In reference to the inauguration of a new train service between Radhikapur and Siliguri, PM Modi emphasized that bolstering the railway network in West Bengal will pave new avenues of development and improve the lives of common people.
In a conversation with Vygr News on PM Modi's remarks on Sandeshkhali, Shishir Bajoria, Media Relations in charge of BJP West Bengal said, "Honorable Prime Minister Modi is very concerned about how West Bengal is ruling. I have not heard of any instance where a Central Investigation agency goes to carry out an investigation that is beaten black and blue and state police don't even take the phone calls, let alone come for their protection. The police were nowhere to be seen. This shows the law and order situation in West Bengal. This is the rule of the ruler. The state is going back and back."
Citing the stay order and questioning the role of police, Bajoria from Siliguri said, "The country has not seen what Sandeshkhali has seen."
Speaking at the highly packed gathering in Northern Bengal's prime city, Prime Minister Modi on Saturday lashed out at the opposition parties, saying the TMC-Congress-Left alliance, where TMC is concerned about the nephew, Congress, wants to promote the sons and daughters of their royal families. The Prime Minister's remarks come amid escalating political tensions in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming state elections, with the BJP and TMC vying for Lok Sabha seats.
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On Saturday, PM Modi alleged that the TMC government distributed 25 lakh fake job cards to benefit its allies, diverting funds meant for the poor to its cronies. He accused TMC leaders of exploiting vulnerable communities, including women, Dalits, tribals, and residents of Sandeshkhali, for their own gains, thereby highlighting the moral bankruptcy of the ruling party.
During his public address to Siliguri, Modi emphasized the BJP's commitment to addressing the concerns of the Gorkha community. He reiterated the BJP's pledge to implement the development of North Bengal, focusing on sectors such as tea, tourism, and timber, with infrastructure projects underway to support these industries.
"The BJP has a clear roadmap for the development of North Bengal," said PM Modi, outlining the party's vision for economic growth and prosperity in the region.
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