Mamata clarifies after Modi's 'misinformation' at Alipurduar

CM asserted the state govt's commitment to inclusive & holistic progress across all sectors

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Alipurduar yesterday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded on her X handle, highlighting the significant contributions made by the West Bengal government toward the development of North Bengal. She directly addressed and rebutted what she described as the Prime Minister's "misinformation."

She wrote, "Yesterday, a vicious and false campaign was carried out in Alipurduar in North Bengal, driven by a self-serving and politically motivated agenda aimed solely at gaining power. This campaign attempted to downplay and erase the substantial development work undertaken by our government in Alipurduar district. The falsehoods were propagated from the highest levels of authority, including the Hon'ble Prime Minister. Therefore, I wish to share some facts and data about our real, impactful initiatives that have benefited the people of Alipurduar."

To improve administrative accessibility, the government established Alipurduar as Bengal's 20th district in June 2014. Since its inception, the district has witnessed significant development across sectors, with every resident benefiting from at least one state government scheme.