- PM Modi launched a blistering attack on Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress Party (TMC).
- PM Modi likened the TMC to a party steeped in nefarious activities, asserting that while the party may indulge in scams, it is the people of Bengal who bear the brunt of the consequences.
- At the heart of PM Modi’s address was the poignant tale of the teacher recruitment scam that has rocked the education sector and affected the livelihoods of over 26,000 families.
- In a recent development the Calcutta High Court declared the recruitment process of the SLST-2016 in government-sponsored and aided schools null and void.
- PM Modi’s criticisms did not stop at the doorstep of the TMC ,He took aim at the Congress party as well, accusing both parties of spreading misinformation about the CAA.
- In his view, while the Congress sought to seize property, the TMC remained conspicuously silent on the issue, leaving the state vulnerable to the whims of political opportunism.
In the midst of the nation’s ongoing electoral processes during the second phase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) on a sunny Friday afternoon. Addressing a fervent crowd in the heart of West Bengal’s Malda district, PM Modi spared no words in denouncing what he described as the TMC’s culture of corruption, citing recent scandals such as the teachers’ job scam that has sent shockwaves through the state.
With the political climate charged and emotions running high, PM Modi likened the TMC to a party steeped in nefarious activities, asserting that while the party may indulge in scams, it is the people of Bengal who bear the brunt of the consequences. His speech painted a somber picture of a state plagued by halted development and rampant corruption, with ordinary citizens left to suffer in its wake.
At the heart of PM Modi’s address was the poignant tale of the teacher recruitment scam, a scandal that has rocked the education sector and affected the livelihoods of over 26,000 families in West Bengal. With a heavy heart, PM Modi spoke of the dashed hopes and shattered dreams of countless youths who fell victim to what he described as the TMC’s “cut-and-commission” culture, where bribes allegedly secured positions at the expense of merit.
The gravity of the situation was underscored by recent developments in the Calcutta High Court, which declared the recruitment process of the State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in government-sponsored and aided schools null and void, ordering the cancellation of all appointments made through it. This legal verdict served as a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of corruption and malpractice in governance.
As PM Modi continued to address the crowd, his voice resonated with empathy for those ensnared in the web of deceit spun by unscrupulous officials. He expressed solidarity with the youths burdened by debts incurred from bribing TMC leaders, highlighting their plight as a symptom of a larger systemic issue plaguing the state.
However, PM Modi’s criticisms did not stop at the doorstep of the TMC. He took aim at the Congress party as well, accusing both parties of spreading misinformation about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and engaging in a dangerous game of appeasement politics. In his view, while the Congress sought to seize property, the TMC remained conspicuously silent on the issue, leaving the state vulnerable to the whims of political opportunism.
As the sun set over Malda and the echoes of PM Modi’s speech faded into the horizon, the people of West Bengal were left to grapple with the stark realities of corruption and mismanagement in their midst. Yet, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, there remained a glimmer of hope – a hope that through collective action and unwavering resolve, the state could overcome its challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.
(With inputs from agencies)
