West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari revealed that corruption had deeply infiltrated all levels of the state government’s operations during the 15-year tenure of the Trinamool Congress from 2011 to 2026. He emphasized that the repercussions of this corruption are now emerging following the new government’s assumption of office. Adhikari assured the public of the current administration’s commitment to fulfilling their election pledges, despite the challenges posed by the widespread corruption under the previous regime.
Speaking at a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) event in New Town, Kolkata, Adhikari expressed determination to deliver transparent governance for the benefit of West Bengal residents for the next five decades. He cited instances of corruption, such as the Lakshmir Bhandar monthly allowance scheme, to underscore the magnitude of malpractice that prevailed under the previous administration.
Adhikari highlighted discrepancies in the previous scheme, noting that out of 2.20 crore beneficiaries, 27 lakh individuals were not even listed as voters, and approximately three lakh male beneficiaries were receiving unwarranted benefits. Additionally, he stressed the importance of collective leadership to BJP members, emphasizing the need for unity and solidarity in pursuing the party’s ideology and meeting public expectations in the unique political landscape of West Bengal.
