TMC's Kunal Ghosh Criticizes BJP's Demolition Drives in West Bengal
'Priority is to run bulldozer': TMC's Kunal Ghosh slams BJP govt
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Kunal Ghosh, a leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for prioritizing demolition drives over essential needs like housing and food in West Bengal. His comments followed recent anti-encroachment actions that have displaced many residents in the state.
- 01Ghosh accused the BJP government of focusing on demolition instead of addressing citizens' basic needs.
- 02The recent demolition drive in Asansol included the destruction of TMC party offices and club buildings.
- 03Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, the Leader of Opposition, claimed thousands have been displaced due to these actions.
- 04Demolitions included the removal of a football-themed sculpture outside the Salt Lake Stadium, designed by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
- 05TMC leaders protested against the demolitions and the eviction of hawkers outside the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
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Kunal Ghosh, a prominent leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), sharply criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in West Bengal for its recent demolition drives, stating that the government's primary focus seems to be on operating bulldozers rather than addressing the essential needs of its citizens. Speaking in Kolkata, Ghosh highlighted the ongoing anti-encroachment actions, which have particularly affected street vendors and local communities. He pointed out that the demolition of a statue of Comrade Lenin in North Bengal exemplifies the government's misplaced priorities. The criticism intensified following a demolition drive near Barnpur station in Asansol, where several TMC party offices and community buildings were destroyed. Additionally, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, alleged that these actions have led to the widespread displacement of thousands of residents, impacting small ferry operators across the region. Protests by TMC leaders against the demolitions have also taken place outside the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, emphasizing the party's opposition to what they see as forced evictions under the new BJP government.
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The ongoing demolition drives have led to significant displacement of residents and disruption of local businesses, particularly affecting street vendors and small ferry operators.
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