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India Today
31-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Mamata Banerjee rebuts PM Modi's Alipurduar remarks, highlights initiatives
In a pointed response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent rally in Alipurduar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has vehemently rejected the allegations of underdevelopment in the region.'Yesterday a vicious and false campaign was there at Alipurduar in North Bengal from a self-serving and politically motivated point of view for narrow power gains. This was a campaign that attempted to downplay and erase out the significant development works of our government for the people in Alipurduar district,' Banerjee wrote on blatant untruths were served from the high quarters of the Hon'ble Prime Minister. Therefore, I want to share some facts and data relating to our actual impactful initiatives for the people of Alipurduar,' the post further read. Addressing the claims as part of a "vicious and false campaign," Banerjee presented a comprehensive overview of the state's developmental efforts in Chief Minister began by emphasising the establishment of Alipurduar as the 20th district of West Bengal in June 2014, aimed at enhancing administrative highlighted that, since its formation, the district has witnessed substantial progress across various sectors, ensuring that every resident has benefited from at least one state government Bengal CM also added that in terms of infrastructure, the state government has made significant strides. Notable projects include the 'Dooars Kanya' integrated administrative building, a multi-speciality hospital in Falakata, an AYUSH hospital, a nursing school and numerous wellness the educational landscape has also been bolstered with the establishment of Alipurduar University, a government engineering college, and several new schools and student welfare initiatives have played a pivotal role in uplifting the community. Over Rs 1,200 crore has been disbursed through various programs, benefiting lakhs of individuals. Programs like Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree, Khadyasathi, and Swasthya Sathi have had a transformative impact on the lives of the people in Banerjee concluded by reiterating the state's dedication to the holistic development of Alipurduar. She emphasised that the government's focus remains on the welfare of the people, irrespective of their religion, race, or caste and reaffirmed the commitment to continuous development in the Watch
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Politically motivated, vicious and false campaign for narrow power gains": Bengal CM criticises PM Modi's Bengal visit
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 31 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mama Banerjee on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bengal, saying that 'a vicious and false campaign' was taken out at Alipurduar district in North Bengal with politically motivated intentions aimed at 'narrow power gains.' Hitting out at PM Modi in a post on X, Bengal CM said that 'blatant untruths' were told by the PM, and proceeded to share some facts and data relating to the 'actual impactful initiatives' for the people of the district. 'A vicious and false campaign was there at Alipurduar in North Bengal from a self-serving and politically motivated point of view for narrow power gains. This was a campaign that attempted to downplay and erase the significant development works of our government for the people in the Alipurduar district. The blatant untruths were served from the high quarters of the Hon'ble Prime Minister,' the Bengal CM's post read. CM Banerjee highlighted various initiatives in sectors of healthcare, education, and public amenities, including the development of the model integrated administrative building 'Dooars Kanya.' 'We've established a Multi Super Speciality Hospital in Falakata, an Ayush Hospital, a Nursing School, 2 SNCUs, 7 SNSUs, 3 Blood Banks, and 207 Wellness Centres. Established Alipurduar University, a Government Engineering College, 7 new government colleges, 15 primary schools, 52 upper primary schools, and 15 student hostels. Public amenities includes 6 Kishanmandis, 3 Sufal Bangla stalls, 8 Karmatirthas, 560 Anganwadi centers, 8 electric substations, a new Falakata Super Market, a new Stadium, a Women's Police Station, and 60 operational Bangla Sahayata Kendras (Citizen Service Centres),' the post read. She further highlighted various social security schemes, which have benefited lakhs of people in the state. Underlining the schemes, she said that over Rs 1,200 crore have been disbursed through various programs, including the Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree, Khadyasathi, Sabuj Sathi, Binamulye Samajik Suraksha Yojana, Bangla Shasya Bima, Joy Johar Pension and more. Talking about development projects, she said, 'Under the Jalswapna project, 2.11 lakh out of 3.65 lakh households now have drinking water connections. The Banglar Bari scheme has provided Rs546.13 crore to 45,511 families for housing.' Apart from these schemes, she also highlighted the work done for connectivity, tea garden and worker welfare, tourism development, and initiatives for the Rajbanshi and Kamtapuri communities. Meanwhile, during his Bengal visit, Prime Minister Modi took aim at the Trinamool Congress government, alleging that West Bengal is facing multiple crises. 'First is the crisis of violence and anarchy spreading in the society. Second is the unsafety of our mothers and sisters who are being subjected to heinous crimes. The third crisis is of extreme despair and rampant unemployment spreading among the youth. The fourth crisis is the continuously declining trust in the system. The fifth crisis is of the selfish politics of the ruling party, which steals the rights of the poor,' he said. Earlier today, PM Modi also laid foundation stone for the City Gas Distribution project in the Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts of West Bengal. (ANI)
