Mamata’s moment of doubt signals shifting tide in Bengal

One reason for Mamata’s lacklustre performance could be her insecurity. Much of her energy is spent ensuring there is no opposition to her

- Ajay Jha is a senior journalist, author and political commentator.

The moot point begging for an answer is: why shift the blame to parties that have no say in the state's affairs? And more importantly, why couldn't she implement her plans for Kolkata all these years? There is a pattern to her behaviour.

During natural calamities like cyclones and their devastating impact on coastal areas, she is quick to blame the centre for not releasing enough funds. But the question remains, what has she done with the funds that were released? And has she built a resilient system to face such emergencies?

Cyclones and rains do not arrive unannounced. Has Mamata built a system to tackle such emergencies? Even her most ardent admirers would hesitate to give her the perfect 10 she dreams of. Her government's response to disasters often appears reactive rather than proactive, and the lack of preparedness is glaring.