Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly spreading falsehoods before the state’s upcoming Assembly elections. Thakur, along with BJP MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla, participated in the final phase of campaigning before the first election phase on April 23. Responding to Banerjee’s claim that BJP would ban fish and egg consumption in West Bengal, Thakur emphasized that there would be no such restrictions under NDA governance.
Thakur accused Banerjee of lacking achievements to showcase from her 15-year rule, leading her to resort to fear-mongering. He highlighted economic struggles in Bengal, attributing them to job scarcity and rising debts among families. Thakur expressed confidence in BJP’s victory, criticizing the Trinamool Congress for what he termed as “terror, murder, and cut-money” practices in the state.
Furthermore, Thakur defended State BJP Chief Samik Bhattacharya’s assertion that West Bengal is no longer conducive to investments due to an environment of fear and corruption. He pointed out the decline in job opportunities, closure of industries, and brain drain among the youth in the state. Thakur also pledged the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Bengal if BJP secures power, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assurance.
Meanwhile, BJP MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla highlighted the challenges faced by Bengal’s fishing industry. Criticizing the lack of significant investments by the current government, Shringla lamented the state’s dependence on fish imports from other regions. He promised substantial investments in Bengal’s fishing sector if BJP comes to power, aiming to boost the state’s participation in the marine processing export industry worth Rs. 60,000 crore.
