Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Launches Scathing Attack on Mamata Banerjee
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday unleashed a fierce critique against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of obstructing development initiatives and neglecting women's safety in the state. Addressing a public gathering, Gupta questioned the utilization of central funds, highlighting concerns over transparency and public welfare.
Allegations of Misused Development Funds
Gupta pointedly remarked, "I was thinking, Didi is in Bengal, and Bhaiya was in Delhi. Do you remember? Bhaiya has been chased away. Whose turn is it now? Both were alike... They want their name on everything... It is the public's money; it should be used for the public good. Who are you to stop it unnecessarily?... We send lakhs of crores of rupees for Bengal's development. Is it reaching the poor?" She expressed confidence that change is imminent, stating, "I'm fully confident that Bhaiya is gone. Whose turn is it now? It is Didi's turn," as reported by ANI.
Criticism on Women's Safety and Central Schemes
Further intensifying her attack, Gupta criticized the TMC administration for failing to address women's safety, citing the tragic rape-murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Hospital. She emphasized, "Bengal also has the right to live with dignity... We have never seen such dire conditions anywhere. In any state of the country where there is a woman chief minister, and yet the daughters there are not safe, and the dignity of the women there is not valued, this would not happen anywhere in the country, in the world, but on the soil of Bengal." Additionally, she alleged that the state government is blocking central schemes, hindering progress.
Political Tensions and Election Campaigns
Gupta also accused Mamata Banerjee of hiding behind infiltrators to suppress public opinion, declaring, "The end of the politics of terrorism, hooliganism and greed is coming. These elections will bring change in Bengal... Mamata Banerjee can hide behind infiltrators, but she cannot suppress the public's voice." These remarks come as political activity escalates in West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections, with leaders from various parties ramping up their campaigns. Earlier, on February 21, Mamata Banerjee had criticized the central government, alleging that Bengali migrant workers were being targeted in other states for speaking Bangla.
The ongoing exchange underscores deepening political rivalries and sets the stage for a contentious electoral battle in the region.
