Amidst the persistent neglect of North Bengal, including its hilly regions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted concerns over the ruling Trinamool Congress's alleged land grabs from the impoverished populace during his address in Siliguri on Saturday.
Speaking at a public gathering in Darjeeling district, Prime Minister Modi criticized Trinamool leaders, accusing them of exploiting funds from Central schemes for personal enrichment.
"One of the state Cabinet members is currently incarcerated due to involvement in a scandal related to ration distribution. The MGNREGA funds dispatched by the Centre were diverted by the state administration, leaving deserving beneficiaries deprived. Shockingly, more than 25 lakh counterfeit job cards were forged for this purpose. Similarly, funds designated for the Central housing scheme were allocated to favored individuals within the ruling party," remarked the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the recent events in Sandeshkhali, shedding light on the dire circumstances faced by women under Trinamool governance.
"The plight endured by women hailing from impoverished, marginalized, and tribal backgrounds in Sandeshkhali has now become a subject of national discourse," stated Prime Minister Modi.
Accusing the Left parties of engaging in opportunistic alliances with the Congress and Trinamool Congress, Prime Minister Modi criticized their perpetuation of traditional dynasty politics.
"While Trinamool leadership prioritizes its familial connections, the Congress remains fixated on its royal lineage. The Left parties, meanwhile, attempt to maintain equilibrium by aligning with them. Regrettably, none of these parties genuinely consider the welfare of the common populace," remarked the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi also emphasized the Bharatiya Janata Party's ambition to secure victories across all Lok Sabha constituencies in North Bengal.
In the 2019 elections, the BJP clinched seven out of eight Lok Sabha seats in North Bengal, with the remaining seat going to the Congress. Overall, the BJP secured 18 out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal in 2019.
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