Bengal Blocking Central Funds to Poor, Alleges Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Kolkata/Katwa, May 1, 2024: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has leveled serious accusations against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming that she is obstructing the flow of central funds intended for the welfare of the poor in the state. Shah contends that despite the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these crucial funds are not reaching their intended beneficiaries due to the actions of the ruling party.

The Allegations:

• Shah asserts that PM Modi had allocated a staggering Rs 10 lakh crore for Bengal’s development. However, he alleges that these funds were “gulped by TMC goons,” referring to members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
• Shockingly, Shah claims that Rs 51 crore was discovered at the residence of just one minister in Bengal, further highlighting the misuse of funds.
• The home minister emphasizes that the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will be a decisive choice between two paths: “Parivarvad Rajya” (dynastic rule) and “Ram Rajya” (ideal governance). He predicts that the current government under CM Mamata Banerjee is on its way out, paving the way for a “Sonar Bangla” (Golden Bengal).

The Political Landscape:

• Shah rallies support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), promising that if the party secures 30 seats from Bengal, the state will ascend to the top position in the country.
• He accuses the TMC of failing to address the issue of illegal infiltration across the border, suggesting that the party prioritizes its vote bank over national security.
• The home minister also highlights the post-poll violence in the district, claiming that a dozen BJP workers were killed after the 2021 assembly elections. He vows to bring the perpetrators to justice.
• Shah criticizes Banerjee’s opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), questioning why she objects to granting citizenship to Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist refugees.

Bengal’s Dilemma:

• The people of Bengal face a critical decision: whether to continue with the current administration or embrace a new vision of governance.
• Shah concludes, “Only Narendra Modi can realize the dream of having the Maa, Mati, Manush government,” referring to the slogan that initially promised a government for the people of Bengal.