Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a crucial discussion with Amrita Roy, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Krishnanagar constituency in West Bengal, emphasizing the party anti-corruption stance. Roy, fondly known as ‘Rajmata’, is slated to contest against Trinamool Congress’s Mahua Moitra in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
During the telephonic conversation, PM Modi reiterated the BJP commitment to combatting corruption nationwide. He pledged to explore legal avenues to recover funds allegedly misappropriated from the poor in West Bengal, currently seized by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from individuals implicated in corruption cases.
Highlighting the BJP resolve to uproot corruption, PM Modi contrasted it with what he described as the corrupt’s united front to shield each other. He expressed optimism about West Bengal inclination towards change, anticipating a vote for “parivartan” in the state.
Corruption has emerged as a key battleground in the BJP electoral campaign against the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. The party has underscored several alleged corruption instances involving TMC leaders, including former minister Partha Chatterjee.
Amidst the political maneuvering, Amrita Roy candidacy, representing the erstwhile royal family of Krishnanagar, has stirred controversy. The Trinamool Congress has criticized the historical collaboration of the royal family with British forces during Bengal past conflicts.
As West Bengal braces for a closely contested electoral showdown, issues of corruption and historical legacies are poised to shape the political discourse, making the upcoming Lok Sabha elections a pivotal moment for the state.
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