Kolkata, May 14: Political rhetoric has intensified in West Bengal following the formation of the new government. Nawsad Siddiqui, a legislator from the Indian Secular Front, has shared his views on government policies, actions against illegal constructions, border security, and education-related issues.
Regarding the allocation of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for securing the border, Siddiqui emphasized its necessity. He stated that he had raised this issue in the assembly, highlighting the importance of land allocation for border security.
He pointed out that the previous government accused the central government of not providing land, while the state government claimed the opposite. This stalemate has jeopardized public safety.
Siddiqui expressed his opposition to illegal constructions but insisted that demolitions should not occur without prior notice. He argued that many people reside in a single building and questioned where they would go. He advocated for giving notice and allowing time according to the law.
On the mandate of singing the full verses of ‘Vande Mataram’ in West Bengal schools, he accused Suvendu Adhikari of attempting to garner Hindu votes. While he acknowledged the importance of this requirement, he criticized the lack of attention to schools without teachers and the need to reopen closed schools. He stressed that discussions should also focus on the education system rather than solely on Hindutva.
Commenting on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s approach to the High Court, Siddiqui labeled it as mere theatrics. He noted that she had previously approached the Supreme Court regarding an SIR and is now taking similar steps with the High Court.
In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for reflection on the country’s current state, Siddiqui questioned why the nation has reached this point. He demanded answers regarding the falling value of the rupee, stating that while the government claims the country is progressing, it appears to be moving backward.
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