Elections 2024: Trinamool’s Fact-Check After PM Narendra Modi’s High-Octane Bengal Rally

The Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s party is facing scrutiny over alleged irregularities in appointments for teaching posts. The Calcutta High Court recently cancelled over 25,000 recruitments in the state, leading to renewed attention on the issue. “Only scams worth thousands of crores are flourishing in Bengal under TMC rule,” said PM Modi at a rally in Malda district, where the majority of voters are Muslims. He criticized the prevailing corruption and highlighted the impact on farmers and the state’s youth.

PM Modi’s comment about the BJP’s efforts for Bengal’s development prompted a response from the Trinamool. They contested the placement rates for the Kaushal Vikas Yojana and the Start Up India programme and disputed claims about the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The Trinamool defended its stance on healthcare, citing the Swasthya Sathi scheme and highlighting its benefits, while also responding to PM Modi’s criticism of the government’s handling of crimes against women in Sandeshkhali. The exchange between PM Modi and the Trinamool reflects the ongoing political debate and differing perspectives on the development and governance of West Bengal.