Campaigning has intensified in West Bengal as the first phase of the Assembly elections draws near. BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, addressed public meetings in Purulia district today in support of party candidates. He assured that if the BJP comes to power, no youth would have to leave the state in search of employment. He also alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has neglected Purulia and failed to address the drinking water problem.

 

Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis addressed a press conference in Kolkata and alleged that the economic condition of West Bengal is poor. He also took part in rallies in support of party candidates. BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed a public rally in Hemtabad in North Dinajpur district.

 

Trinamool Congress President and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held public meetings across North Bengal, South Bengal, and Kolkata, alleging that the BJP is trying to divide Bengal through constitutional amendments and delimitation. TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee also addressed meetings, alleging that the BJP has done nothing for the welfare of the people of the state.

 

CPI(M) leaders Mohammad Selim and Sujan Chakraborty also held public meetings in North Bengal, while Congress and other parties have intensified their campaigns across the state.