Kolkata Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for May 28 and 29 due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to West Bengal. The advisory includes diversions, road closures, and alternative routes to facilitate the roadshow and other events during his visit.
Amidst election-related controversy, monastic orders in West Bengal have firmly denied allegations of political involvement. Following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s accusations, both Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha have asserted their commitment to societal service and detachment from politics.
Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra is seeking re-election from the Krishnanagar constituency in West Bengal. Moitra had been expelled from the Lok Sabha in December 2023 for allegedly asking parliamentary questions at the behest of industrialist Darshan Hiranandani. Her main challenger is Amrita Roy from the BJP, whose family has historical ties to the East India Company. The contest has been made more interesting by the presence of CPI(M) candidate S.M. Saadi.
The second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal is set to witness intense multi-cornered contests in the constituencies of Darjeeling, Balurghat, and Raiganj. Prominent candidates include BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar, BJP MP Raju Bista, and TMC candidate Krishna Kalyani. The Election Commission of India has announced the deployment of central forces at all polling stations due to the critical nature of the majority of them. A significant number of personnel will be deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections.
Balurghat MP Sukanta Majumder discusses the BJP’s strategy for the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal, highlighting the focus on exposing TMC corruption and promoting PM Modi’s development agenda. He addresses concerns about infiltration and attacks on Central agencies, reiterates the BJP’s commitment to the CAA, and emphasizes the need for increased security arrangements to ensure free and fair elections.
