Insta
West Bengal: Yogi Adityanath’s Chopper Denied Permission To Land At Balurghat By Mamata-Led Government
Swarajya Staff
Feb 03, 2019, 03:43 PM | Updated 03:43 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Amidst the ongoing tussle between Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, the incumbent state government led by Mamata Banerjee denied Yogi Adityanath’s chopper to land at Balurghat.
“This is the result of Adityanath’s popularity that Mamata Banerjee has not even allowed us to land the chopper,” said Mritunjay Kumar, Information Advisor to Yogi Adityanath.
As per sources reported by Indian Express, Adityanath will address his rallies through teleconferencing. Meanwhile, BJP workers protested outside the South Dinajpur district magistrate’s house over the denial of permission.
These rallies were a part of BJP’s 200 public meetings in the state by February 8 to pump up its electoral prospects ahead of the upcoming General Elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his West-Bengal campaign by addressing two rallies in Durgapur and Thakurnagar. Modi took a jibe at the state government and said “TMC doesn’t take an interest in initiating development projects where there is no share for the syndicate…where there is no ‘malai’ (cream).”
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.