Suvendu Adhikari. —File photo.
Suvendu Adhikari made a four-point promise to the people of Bhabanipur and released a special manifesto for the constituency on Thursday before submitting his nomination papers. A group of people on the road confronted Suvendu on Wednesday while he was passing through Dinabandhupur in Nandigram. They chanted “Joy Bangla” and “Chor-Chor” (Thief! Thief!) at him.
Sankalp Patra, the BJP’s manifesto for the next Assembly elections, has not yet been made public. Prior to it, though, Suvendu Adhikari has published a unique manifesto tailored to the Bhabanipur constituency. He has made four major promises to the locals. The publication of this distinct BJP platform has made it even clearer that Suvendu is giving his election contest against Mamata more importance. This manifesto represents a deliberate attempt to reach and appeal to almost every part of the Bhabanipur electorate, having been carefully designed with the local demography of the area in mind.
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Suvendu’s Manifesto for Bhabanipur
He will submit his nomination papers to run for the Bhabanipur seat on Thursday. Suvendu and other candidates will file their nominations at the event, which will be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other BJP leaders. After a roadshow that begins at Hazra Crossing, Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, will submit his nomination. A different manifesto for the Bhabanipur constituency, named “Bikashit Bhabanipur” (Developed Bhabanipur), was unveiled the day prior. The provision of better civic services for the people of Bhabanipur has been given top priority among the four major promises listed in Suvendu’s manifesto.
Improved infrastructure and healthcare, strong law and order and security, cultural heritage preservation, and youth welfare and social justice are the four points of Suvendu’s program. he has promised to make sure that every household in Bhabanipur has access to piped, clean drinking water. At the same time, he has pledged to build better roads in each district and fix deteriorating ones. As part of his “Bikoshito Bhabanipur” (Developed Bhabanipur) project, Suvendu has also pledged to address the persistent problem of electrocution deaths in Kolkata during the monsoon season, acknowledging that a number of regrettable events have happened in the past. Regarding the installation of a cutting-edge drainage system, he has made promises. In addition, he has promised to build better medical services and make government hospitals free of touts.
This manifesto also takes into consideration the concerns of the business community in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. Suvendu has promised that a business atmosphere free from extortion and terror will be fostered for traders by reducing armed attacks on jewelry stores. He has simultaneously sent a strong statement opposing encroachment, forced property transfers, and illegal building. He has promised to keep political influence out of the police administration. Additionally, he has pledged to provide women with a completely safe environment. In addition, he has promised to remove the dominance of syndicates and criminal extortion, which is carried out under the pretense of night parking fees.
He has promised to revitalize the Adi Ganga and make its ghats fit for bathing. Additionally, he supported preventing political meddling in the region’s numerous monasteries, temples, and Gurdwaras, including the homes of Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Subhash Chandra Bose. Suvendu also pledged special government support for Kalighat’s potters, craftspeople, and *Patachitra* artists. In order to improve employment prospects, the Leader of the Opposition suggested implementing “skill development” programs in government schools. He added that this would create a drug-free and healthy society for future generations.
Suvendu Adhikari. —File photo.
Suvendu keeps a cool head
While out campaigning in Nandigram on Wednesday, Suvendu Adhikari, the outgoing MLA and BJP candidate, encountered demonstrations and taunts from the Trinamool Congress. The ruling party’s leaders, activists, and fans yelled “Thief! Thief!” at him once more. But this time, Suvendu remained composed.
On Wednesday, Suvendu and his entourage were on their way to Dinabandhupur in Nandigram. Upon spotting him on the road, a group of people raised slogans of “Joy Bangla” and “Chor-Chor” (Thief! Thief!). In retaliation, several of Suvendu’s companions—identifying the group as Trinamool supporters—chanted “Jai Shri Ram.”
“There is no point in doing all this,” he said to the demonstrators as he got out of his car. This time, brothers, it won’t work. I won’t allow you to repeat what you did in 2021. I have the right to contact everyone as a candidate.”
At that point, a few ladies organized a demonstration against Suvendu. Suvendu, the BJP candidate, responded coolly, saying, “Tell the person who does such things; do not tell me.” “No, the women here haven’t said anything amiss,” Suvendu remarked when his aides tried to step in. My MLA office has provided assistance to everyone. All of this is pointless.