Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has teased an upcoming announcement for the public, scheduled for 10 am on Wednesday. The Chief Minister has urged the public to stay tuned to her Facebook page for further updates as she has “something important” to announce, as per news agency ANI. This move has sparked curiosity and anticipation among the citizens, with many speculating about the nature of the announcement.
Earlier on Tuesday, Mamata Banerjee took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election guarantees, likening them to balloons that burst once the votes are cast. Speaking at a government event in Paschim Medinipur district, Mamata emphasized the difference between Bengal government’s guarantees and those made by the Centre. She criticized the Centre for withholding promised funds for Bengal under schemes like MGNREGA and rural housing.
Despite facing obstacles, Mamata asserted Bengal’s resilience and commitment to fulfilling promises. The TMC leader urged people to join a protest at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Grounds on March 10 to counter attempts to defame Bengal. She reiterated TMC’s stronghold in the state, stating that the party will continue to hold sway.
“Despite pleading with them repeatedly to release pending funds for beneficiaries of the 100-day work scheme, we did not receive a penny. This is why our government, today, came forward to transfer all the pending money into the accounts of the beneficiaries. They (Centre) also blocked Bengal’s share under its housing scheme. However, despite such conspiracies against us, we remain resilient. Bengal cannot be suppressed,” CM Mamata said.
