BJP will bring jobs, industries: Shah at Uttarpara

Union home minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Trinamul Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, raising multiple issues during the meeting.

He was addressing a ‘Vijay Sankalp’ sabha in Uttarpara, organised in support of BJP-nominated candidates for Uttarpara, Chanditala, Chapdani and Serampore Assembly seats.

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Referring to the closure of Hindustan Motors and several other industries, including jute mills, the Union minister stated that during the tenure of the TMC government, more than 41 industries had left Bengal and not a single major industry was established capable of generating employment for educated youth. He assured that if the BJP comes to power in Bengal, an industry-friendly atmosphere would be created to attract major investments, leading to job opportunities for thousands of unemployed educated youths.

He further claimed that once the BJP forms the government, 3,000 jobs per month and one lakh jobs annually would be provided to educated youths. He also promised that women would benefit through various initiatives, including three thousand seats for female students, 50,000 opportunities for higher education, 33 per cent reservation in jobs, and free rides for women in state transport. He added that the poor would be brought under health schemes providing coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh for treatment and critical operations.

Mr Shah assured that law and order would be restored in Bengal, ensuring safety and security for all. He stated that women would feel safe travelling even late at night and that anti-social elements and miscreants would be dealt with strictly.

He also asserted that construction of a mosque in the name of Babar would not be allowed under any circumstances. He claimed that a BJP victory in Bengal would end communal riots and create a state free from infiltrators and terrorist activities.

Speaking on infiltration, Amit Shah said, “It is time to say bye-bye to Didi. Didi is on her way out, Padma (lotus) is on the way in.” He claimed that infiltrators would be identified and expelled if the BJP came to power.