Jana Sanjog Yatra: BJP using Bengal funds for Central Vista, PM Modi’s publicity drive, says Abhishek

Citing increasing prices of cooking gas, petrol and diesel and holding the Centre responsible for rising inflation, the TMC’s virtually number 2 leader, who addressed three public meetings in Kumargram, Alipurduar-I and Kalchini blocks of Alipurduar district, accused the BJP of failing to usher in growth and prosperity in the country.

He hit at the party for its alleged failure to deliver on the promises it made to people.

Speaking about the importance of people’s participation in the democratic process, he said, “Only those whom people prefer will be candidates for the upcoming polls. At the end of this meeting, you will be given ballot papers, where you can write down your preference of candidates for the post of zila parishad, panchayat samiti heads and gram panchayat heads.”

Highlighting the importance of secret ballots, the TMC leader assured people that their votes would remain confidential. “Be fearless while voting since no one will know who you have voted for,” he added. Banerjee slammed the Opposition leaders for their “smear campaign” against the initiative. “Many are saying that this exercise is sham. I will be in the field for 60 days. Can they be in the field for even six days?” he asked.

“Of the 5 Assembly seats in Alipurduar in 2021, the BJP won all. You thought development would come to your region and that it would get statehood. But now you realize as how the BJP only made empty promises,” he further said.