Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a fiery address in Krishnanagar, West Bengal, lambasted the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing them of neglecting the cries for justice from the women of Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district. The PM alleged that the ruling party, which he claimed treated women as a mere "vote bank," turned a blind eye when the women sought justice.
Using the powerful slogan of 'Maa, Maati, Manush' (Mother, Land, People), PM Modi asserted that the TMC government had instrumentalized the women of Bengal solely for political gains. He emphasized that while the women of Sandeshkhali were pleading for justice, the state government remained indifferent.
PM Modi accused the TMC of lacking the intention to apprehend the prime accused in the Sandeshkhali incident, suggesting that the ruling party shielded the culprits. He highlighted the resilience of the "nari shakti" (women power) of Bengal, drawing a parallel to the strength of goddess Durga.
In a scathing remark on the state's governance, PM Modi remarked, "In Bengal, the police don't decide when a criminal should be arrested; it's the criminal who decides everything for himself." He alleged that the state government resisted the arrest of the accused in the Sandeshkhali incident.
The Prime Minister praised the solidarity of BJP workers who supported the women of Sandeshkhali in their quest for justice. He claimed that the state government eventually yielded to the pressure, leading to the arrest of Shahjahan Sheikh, the prime accused in the alleged sexual abuse case that had sparked violent protests in Sandeshkhali.
PM Modi's visit to Krishnanagar holds particular significance as it precedes the upcoming Lok Sabha elections expected in April-May. The accusations against the TMC government and the focus on women's rights in this speech indicate the heightened political atmosphere in the region.
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