TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee made a strong statement on Wednesday in Kolkata. He declared that Bengal does not depend on Delhi's mercy. His comments came after the first screening of a new documentary film at Nandan II.
Documentary Highlights State Schemes
The 55-minute documentary is titled 'Lakshmi Elo Ghore'. It features popular Tollywood actors and was directed by MLA Raj Chakraborty. The film tells the story of a young widow, played by Subhashree Ganguly. She faces severe struggles after her husband's death, largely because she lacks knowledge about available government welfare programs.
The narrative shows her journey toward financial stability and self-reliance. She achieves this through various state and central government initiatives. The film aims to raise awareness about these schemes among the public.
Banerjee's Vision for Awareness
Abhishek Banerjee personally conceived and vetted the script for this documentary. He emphasized that the movie mentions only seven or eight schemes, but many more exist. Banerjee pointed out that countless people remain unaware of beneficial programs offered by both the state and central governments.
He urged everyone to inform citizens about life-changing schemes, setting aside political differences. The documentary specifically highlights flagship programs like Lakshmir Bhandar, Anandadhara, Banglar Bari, Kanyashree, and Rupashree.
Political Context and Electoral Rolls
During the event, Banerjee also addressed the issue of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He clarified that the TMC is not opposed to the SIR process itself. However, he criticized the unplanned manner in which it is being conducted. This comment adds a political dimension to the film's broader social message.
The documentary will be released on YouTube in the coming days. Additionally, it will be screened at major TMC party programs to reach a wider audience. The initial screening was attended by several TMC MPs, MLAs, and prominent figures from Tollywood.
Filmmaker's Perspective
Director Raj Chakraborty shared insights about the production. He revealed that the entire film was shot over just 15 days in Bantala. Chakraborty expressed deep personal connection to the project. He believes the film fulfills a crucial need by depicting various social welfare schemes in a single, accessible format.
"This film is extremely close to my heart," Chakraborty stated. "It showcases the welfare schemes of our state comprehensively. I feel this documentary was much needed for public awareness."
The event underscored the TMC's focus on promoting what Banerjee termed "Atmanirbhar Bangla" or self-reliant Bengal. It positioned state welfare schemes as key tools for empowerment, independent of central support.
