In a blistering critique from Patna, Bihar’s Health Minister Mangal Pandey has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of electoral malpractices, claiming her opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) stems from fears of losing her unfair electoral edge.
‘Mamata Banerjee is hell-bent on corrupting the system and blocking SIR through relentless pressure on officials,’ Pandey told reporters on January 23. He highlighted how TMC cadres intimidate BLOs, severely impacting their mental well-being and administrative efficiency.
The minister didn’t hold back on Banerjee’s alleged strategy of importing voters. ‘She ferries people from Bangladesh, endows them with local rights, and uses them to rig elections. But the winds of change are blowing—BJP’s government is on the horizon in West Bengal,’ Pandey declared.
Pandey also contrasted Modi’s humble origins with Congress elite. ‘Kharge represents a silver-spoon dynasty that dances to party tunes, while PM Modi, born poor, champions the downtrodden with genuine empathy,’ he remarked.
Shifting to Bihar’s health initiatives, Pandey detailed the multifaceted filariasis elimination drive targeting 2027. ‘Conditions like elephantiasis and hydrocele fall under filariasis, and we’re aggregating data while boosting awareness and drug intake across communities,’ he outlined.
Reaffirming public support, Pandey noted Bihar’s residents’ trust in Nitish Kumar and central schemes. ‘We’ve instructed officials to prioritize citizen convenience, ensuring seamless implementation,’ he concluded, painting a picture of proactive governance.