Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee criticized the BJP government for not fulfilling promises to the Rajbanshi community in North Bengal. He expressed concern over the delay in recognizing the Rajbanshi language under the Constitution’s Eighth Schedule during his campaign in Natabari, Cooch Behar district. Banerjee highlighted the lack of response from the Center despite the state government’s efforts to include the language in the Eighth Schedule.
Banerjee also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the BJP is using religion as a political tool without genuine commitment. He criticized Modi for not visiting the Madan Mohan Thakur temple, located near the venue of a recent political meeting in Cooch Behar. Banerjee accused the BJP of leveraging religion for political gain rather than engaging in meaningful politics.
Addressing unfulfilled promises by the Centre, Banerjee questioned the progress on commitments made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He pointed out the lack of action on initiatives such as the Narayana Battalion in Cooch Behar and the construction of AIIMS in North Bengal. Banerjee credited the development in West Bengal to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, emphasizing the state government’s role in progress.
Banerjee urged the people of North Bengal to respond to the Center’s alleged neglect through their votes in the upcoming elections.
