3 days Ago By Sanjib Chakraborty
SANDESHKHALI: Lies get exposed one day, Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee asserted Monday at her first Sandeshkhali rally since the unrest there over gang rape allegations before this LS poll, advising the area's women not to trust "miscreants". "Stay well, stay together," she said, specifically reminding women they need not go "anywhere with anyone (to get state benefits)". "Administration will conduct Duare Sarkar (govt-at-doorstep camps) if you want to apply for state schemes & come to your door.
Do not listen if anyone tries to mislead you. These are govt schemes. You will directly get the benefits and do not need to pay anyone anything.
This is the state's money, public money, your money," the CM said. In the aftermath of the unrest earlier this year, BJP had picked one of the women from Sandeshkhali, Rekha Patra, as its candidate from local Basirhat LS constituency. Mamata's Trinamool won with a decisive margin of 3.
3 lakh votes, though Sandeshkhali assembly segment gave BJP a narrow lead of 8,000-plus votes. "Lies do not stick for long, they get exposed one day. You saw that it was all bluff.
Money will come and go but self respect stays," she said, adding, "You know about BJP's conspiracy. It has lots of money. Do not take money that it offers.
If anything happens in Sandeshkhali, information will reach me in seconds. I am your guard from morning to night." The CM told the gathering that she had "forgotten whatever happened", seen as an allusion to the unrest.
Mamata focused on "mothers and sisters", announcing 63 projects worth Rs 123 crore for Sandeshkhali, which she indicated was set to be made a separate subdivision. "You (now) have to travel a lot for basic facilities. We aim to get them closer to you," the CM said.
She also spoke to some villagers from Sandeshkhali block I and II before the rally. Many met her on the dais. Mamata referred to Lakshmi Bhandar scheme that many believe has been one of the game-changers for Trinamool in elections in the face of odds.
"You will not have to wait or run around for widow pension. You will keep getting it as long as you live, not just till you are 60. I speak little but fulfil whatever I promise.
I do not speak rubbish or commit to anything I cannot do," the CM added. Don't miss the yearly horoscope 2025 and Chinese horoscope 2025 for Rat , Ox , Tiger , Rabbit , Dragon , Snake , Horse , Goat , Monkey , Rooster , Dog , and Pig zodiac signs. Spread love this holiday season with these Happy New Year wishes , messages , and quotes .
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