West Bengal’s governance under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced sharp criticism from Union Minister Giriraj Singh, who laid bare the economic and social decay during her prolonged tenure.
In his address to the media in Kolkata on Friday, Singh highlighted how industrial development has plummeted below 3 percent, turning residents into per capita debtors. ‘After 15 years of TMC rule, the state is in ruins,’ he stated bluntly.
Taking aim at Banerjee’s protest against central policies on infiltrators, Singh questioned the morality of a leader siding with outsiders over citizens. ‘This is outright banditry disguised as governance – the wrongdoer now scolds the law enforcer,’ he quipped, reflecting on the inverted justice system.
He delved into the plight of villagers, where farmers and workers are desperate and directionless. Recalling TMC leaders’ rags-to-riches transformation, Singh alleged massive corruption of central aid amounting to Rs 15 lakh crore, now fueling protests backed by muscle power in defense of infiltrators.
‘Every community is distressed today. Can we ever accept a Chief Minister shielding intruders with goons?’ Singh posed, making it clear that such anarchy has no place in a democratic setup.
As BJP ramps up its campaign, these pointed critiques signal deeper national concerns over Bengal’s trajectory, urging a reevaluation of leadership effectiveness.