West Bengal Politics: Addressing a public meeting in Nandakumar assembly constituency of West Bengal, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government. He said that today TMC has become the meaning of “appeasement, mafia rule and cut money”, which has hindered the development journey of Bengal.
The Chief Minister also raised questions on TMC’s slogan of ‘Maa-Mati-Manush’ and said, “Today in Bengal, mothers and sisters are unsafe, Mati is under the control of infiltrators and Manush is scared and helpless. He called upon the public that change is necessary to bring Bengal back on the path of its cultural identity, security and development.”
Bengal faces challenges of appeasement, loot, anarchy – CM Yogi
Paying tribute to the great cultural heritage of Bengal, the Chief Minister said, “Bengal is the land of inspiration, which has given direction to India. From here, Swami Vivekananda hoisted the flag of Sanatan on the world stage and said that we are proud to say that we are Hindus. On this land, Khudiram Bose sacrificed his life smilingly for the country and Subhash Chandra Bose sounded the trumpet of independence. Saints like Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekananda and Lahiri Mahasaya. The tradition of and national leaders like Shyama Prasad Mukherjee gave glory to this land.”
He said, “This same land gave immortal heritages like “Jana Gana Mana” written by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and “Vande Mataram” of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, which became the mantra of India’s independence. But today the same Bengal is struggling with the challenges of appeasement, loot, anarchy and hooliganism, where the farmers of the agricultural area are not getting fair price for their produce and the government is failing to provide necessary facilities.
Bad attempt to change demography in Bengal – CM Yogi
The Chief Minister said, “The evil efforts to change the demography in Bengal and the politics of appeasement are hindering development. At the time of independence, Bengal accounted for about one-third of the country’s economy, but gradually the industries, factories and MSME sectors weakened and politics became dominant over art, culture and education.”
He said, “First the Congress, then the Left and in the last few years, the situation worsened under the TMC rule. This fertile land, which was once the center of economic power, today seems to be weakening due to corruption and mismanagement. The Chief Minister appealed that this sacred land of Mother Mahakali and Mother Durga should not be allowed to become a symbol of appeasement and anarchy, but illegal activities should be stopped by strengthening the law and order.”
The situation in UP was once worse than in Bengal – CM Yogi
The Chief Minister said, “The kind of anarchy, hooliganism, loot and appeasement that is being seen in Bengal today, a similar but even more serious situation was there in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, when there were riots every third day, disturbances started before festivals and the state was known as a ‘Bimaru’ state. After the formation of the double engine government in the state on the call of Narendra Modi in 2017, the situation changed completely and is no longer the case. Curfew, no riots, everything is fine in UP.”
CM Yogi said, “Law and order was strengthened, riots stopped, strict laws were made for the safety of women and strict action was taken against illegal activities, due to which industries were promoted and development plans for every section were implemented.” Describing the construction of a grand temple of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya as a symbol of this change, the CM said, “Now there is a need for development, good governance and strengthening the cultural identity in Bengal.”
UP’s bulldozer also treats mafia – CM Yogi
The Chief Minister said, “Today the Mayor of Kolkata challenges, says that half of the population of Bengal will speak Urdu, that is, an attempt is being made to eliminate Bengali and Bengali identity. This is a conspiracy and it will not be allowed to succeed. Those who say that Urdu will be spoken here, make it clear to them that Urdu will be spoken only where it is spoken, only Bengali will be spoken in Bengal.”
He said, “Whoever plays with Bengal’s art, culture, spiritual heritage, safety of sisters and daughters and employment of youth, the bulldozer of Uttar Pradesh will give a stern reply. The bulldozer of Uttar Pradesh is not limited to just building roads, it also treats the mafia. And, this bulldozer runs effectively only where the speed and determination of the double engine government is present.”
Mamata remains silent on the massacre of Hindus – CM Yogi
The Chief Minister said, “A conspiracy is being hatched to change the demography in Bengal. Efforts are being made to disturb the social balance in districts like Malda, Murshidabad, Uttar Dinajpur, Nadia, Birbhum and Howrah. He alleged that the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government tried to stop processions on occasions like Ram Navami and encouraged illegal infiltration syndicates.”
CM Yogi raised questions on the silence of all political parties including Mamata Banerjee on the massacre of Hindus in Bangladesh and said, “Appeasement politics cannot be accepted.” Describing border security as important, the Chief Minister said, “Fencing is necessary on about 570 km of border, so that illegal activities and infiltration can be effectively stopped.”
Bengal will have to be given its cultural identity and pride – CM Yogi
The Chief Minister said, “Bengal, which once gave direction to the country as the “Cultural Capital of India”, is today becoming a center of crime and anarchy.” Recalling the conspiracy hatched by the British government for the partition of Bengal in 1905 and the subsequent Swadeshi movement, the Chief Minister said that this land which gives inspiration like “Vande Mataram” will have to be given its cultural identity and glory again. While congratulating the public on the selection of Abhijit Ganguly as the MP from Tamluk, he appealed to support BJP candidate Nirmal Khanra and bring victory to the lotus, the symbol of development and change, so that Bengal can again be taken forward on the path of prosperity and good governance.