Siliguri, April 14: Political tensions continue to escalate in West Bengal as the assembly elections approach. Various parties are accusing each other of failing to deliver development in the state. In this context, Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla has targeted the Trinamool Congress (TMC), claiming that mafia rule has taken hold under their governance.
Speaking to a news agency, Shringla stated, “It seems that a reign of goons has been established in West Bengal. CPI(M) goons have infiltrated the TMC, and mafia rule and syndicate systems are rampant. In such an environment, people and businesses are being extorted for money. I have said that the public desires change, but fair and free elections are crucial for that.”
He added that the people of West Bengal are frustrated, which is why they are looking to replace the TMC with a BJP government. “They know which party can drive our development, and they are witnessing progress in BJP-ruled states,” he remarked.
Shringla further noted, “Whenever North Bengal has supported the BJP, it has been evident that there is no funding coming from the state government or the TMC government. You may have visited rural areas, but there has been no adequate funding from the state government in these regions.”
Addressing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s statements, Shringla said, “I served as an ambassador in Bangladesh for three years. Bangladesh is primarily a Muslim country, and its constitution describes it as a secular state. It is referred to as both a secular state and a Muslim-majority state. There is a uniform civil code in place, allowing Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians to coexist under the same legal framework. This is not an Islamic code; it is a uniform civil code. Even in other Islamic countries, a civil code is implemented.”
He questioned the Congress party, stating, “What is the problem with Congress? They initiated some measures but failed to complete them. You can see that they passed bills but never successfully implemented them, leaving them stagnant. Similarly, they launched the ‘Nari Shakti Abhiyan’ but did not advance it or implement it properly, and that law has not come into effect.”
Shringla recalled a recent visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Siliguri, where he mentioned that a planned 500-meter roadshow turned into a 15-kilometer event due to the overwhelming public support. “The public is fond of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They know that under his governance, development will accelerate.”
He also emphasized the need for a minimum wage of 250 rupees for tea garden workers in North Bengal and across the state. “In Assam’s Brahmaputra Valley, it is 280 rupees, in Tamil Nadu, it is 425 rupees, and in Kerala, it is 540 rupees. With the current wages, tea garden workers are struggling to support their families. How can they ensure their children’s education and health in these circumstances?”
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