Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal for allegedly turning off streetlights in a Kolkata locality during her campaign, putting thousands of supporters at risk. She blamed the TMC authorities for the darkness, warning that any mishap would be their responsibility. Gupta, part of the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, expressed confidence in the party’s victory.
Amid a large gathering, Gupta highlighted the absence of streetlights as a deliberate attempt to impede her campaigning. She held the TMC government, its supporters, and the administration accountable for any security lapses. Gupta emphasized the massive support for BJP candidates and asserted that the party would secure power in Bengal. She also criticized the TMC’s track record on women’s safety and respect.
Pointing out the lack of security and respect for women under the TMC rule, Gupta condemned the prevailing atmosphere of fear among women in Bengal. She accused the TMC and its allies of mistreating women and highlighted the continuous atrocities against women in the state over the past 15 years. Gupta viewed the significant turnout at the roadshow as a positive indication of the shifting political landscape in favor of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance vision.
