BJP candidate Raju Patra from Galsi Assembly constituency in West Bengal’s East Burdwan district made a unique statement by arriving to file his nomination on a bulldozer. He emphasized his intent to tackle issues like atrocities, corruption, and lack of development with the symbolic use of a bulldozer if he wins the election. Additionally, he expressed solidarity with the Hindu community.
In a distinctive campaign move, Raju Patra’s nomination filing on a bulldozer garnered attention in East Burdwan. He proposed the introduction of a ‘Bulldozer Raj’ in West Bengal to address crimes such as murder, rape, and extortion, drawing inspiration from Uttar Pradesh’s ‘bulldozer model’.
Raju Patra stated that he plans to implement a similar bulldozer model in West Bengal to combat serious crimes, ensuring a safer environment once elected. The nomination program for the BJP candidate in East Burdwan witnessed significant preparations, with Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya attending as the chief guest.
Candidates from various constituencies gathered in East Burdwan for the nomination process, with notable presence from Galsi, Ausgram, Bardhaman Uttar, Bardhaman Dakshin, and Bhatar constituencies. Simultaneously, candidates from Memari, Khandaghosh, Jamalpur, and Raina constituencies converged at Baranilpur intersection to join the procession.
The candidates’ processions converged at Curzon Gate, a significant location in the city, before proceeding together to file their nominations. The upcoming Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted in phases, with the first phase scheduled for April 23, covering 152 seats, and the second phase on April 29, involving 142 seats. The election results are set to be announced on May 4.
