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ARAMBAGH(WEST BENGAL), MARCH 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal on Friday, condemning the atrocities committed against women in Sandeshkhali. He expressed that the entire nation is filled with outrage over the issue. The Prime Minister further lambasted the Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A. for its conspicuous silence regarding the atrocities in Sandeshkhali. Speaking at a rally in Arambagh, Hooghly district, he remarked that amidst the nation’s achievements, the entire country is closely observing the current situation in Bengal, evoking widespread sorrow and indignation. “The treatment of the women in Sandeshkhali by the TMC is a matter of deep shame,” Modi said.
After dedicating to the nation and laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore here, the Prime Minister also leveled accusations of widespread corruption against the TMC government across all sectors. The developmental projects of today are associated with sectors like rail, ports, oil pipelines, LPG supply, and wastewater treatment.
TMC has betrayed West Bengal. The people are speaking in loud and clear voice – they want BJP. Addressing a massive rally in Arambagh. https://t.co/v09uhe7c1y
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 1, 2024
The Prime Minister also noted the rapid growth of 21st-century India and the resolution of making India Viksit by 2047. He reiterated the priorities of empowerment of youth, women, farmers, and the poor. “We have always strived for the welfare of the poor and its results are now visible to the world,” he said. He emphasized the fact that 25 crore people coming out of poverty indicates the correctness of the direction, policies, and decisions of the government. The main reason for all this is the right intentions, he added.
The Prime Minister underlined that development projects worth more than Rs 7,000 crores have been inaugurated and foundation stones have been laid towards the development of West Bengal which includes sectors of rail, ports, petroleum, and jal shakti. “Central Government strives to modernize railways in West Bengal at the same pace as the rest of the country,” the Prime Minister said, mentioning the third rail line connecting Jhargram – Salgajhari to improve rail connectivity while encouraging tourism and industry in the region. He also spoke about the doubling of Sondalia – Champapukur and Dankuni – Bhattanagar – Baltikuri rail lines. The Prime Minister also spoke about the development projects to strengthen infrastructure at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata and three other projects worth more than Rs 1,000 crores.
“India showed the world how development can be done in harmony with the environment,” the Prime Minister said. He said the LPG Bottling plant will benefit 7 states and will address the demand for LPG in the area. Sewage treatment plants will also benefit lakhs of people in many districts.
“Initiation of an infrastructure project in a state opens up multiple avenues for employment,” the Prime Minister emphasized, informing about this year’s budget allocation worth more than Rs 13,000 crores for the development of railways in West Bengal, an amount three times that of pre-2014. He said that the government prioritizes the electrification of rail lines, the upgradation of passenger facilities, and the redevelopment of railway stations. Throwing light on the pending projects that were completed in the last 10 years, the Prime Minister informed that more than 3,000 km of rail lines in West Bengal have been electrified, about 100 railway stations are being redeveloped including the redevelopment of Tarakeswar Railway Station under Amrit Station scheme, initiation of more than 150 new train services, and flagging off of 5 new Vande Bharat Express.
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the resolutions of Viksit Bharat will be accomplished with the contributions of the people of West Bengal and conveyed his best wishes to the citizens for the development projects of today.
Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C V Ananda Bose, and Union Minister of State for Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Shantanu Thakur were present on the occasion among others.