Lagatar24 Desk
Kolkata: On May 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Alipurduar in West Bengal as part of his two-day visit across four states—Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. During his address at a public rally, the PM launched a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led government, accusing it of allowing unchecked violence in Murshidabad and neglecting the state’s development.
‘Open License to Goons in Murshidabad’
Referring to the recent incidents of violence in Murshidabad, PM Modi said, “What happened there was absolutely shameful. TMC workers were torching homes selectively, while the police watched silently. Is this how a government functions?” He further added that TMC is losing public trust as it fails to act on atrocities against its own citizens.
Operation Sindoor and Attack on Pakistan
The PM invoked Operation Sindoor, linking it with the Pahalgam terror attack. “Terrorists dared to wipe the sindoor off our sisters’ foreheads. In return, our army made them feel the power of that sindoor. This is the land of ‘Sindoor Khela’—it knows how to defend its dignity.”
Targeting Pakistan, he said, “Since its birth, Pakistan has nurtured terrorism. Its army thrives on terror and genocide. But when challenged in open warfare, defeat is inevitable. That’s why they resort to proxy wars.” He added, “We have entered their home and struck them thrice. Operation Sindoor is not over yet.”
TMC Skipped Key Policy Meeting
PM Modi criticised the absence of West Bengal from the recent NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting. “TMC is only interested in 24×7 politics, not in the development of West Bengal or the nation,” he said. He blamed the state government for blocking 16 major infrastructure projects sanctioned by the Centre.
Gas Project Launched in Alipurduar
The PM inaugurated the City Gas Distribution Project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar, stating that it would benefit over 2.5 lakh households by providing clean, safe, and affordable gas directly through pipelines—eliminating the need to rely on LPG cylinders. “In 2014, India had less than 14 crore LPG connections. Today, that number has crossed 31 crore. Every household is now part of our gas supply network dream,” he added.
Praise for Alipurduar’s Cultural Diversity
Modi called Alipurduar a land that connects not only state borders but cultures—with Bhutan on one side and Assam on the other. He said he was honoured to be on such a vibrant and strategically significant land.
Development Focus in Bengal
Highlighting central development initiatives, Modi cited examples like the Durgapur Expressway and the modernisation of the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port as evidence of the Centre’s commitment to Bengal. He reiterated that the Centre would continue making every possible effort for the state’s progress, regardless of political roadblocks.
