Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya
We only see them discussing different issues, but nothing specific comes out of these discussions,” he said. He was also critical of Mamata Banerjee reaching out to CPM general secretary M A Baby. “INDIA bloc needs to work on its own programmes.
Kolkata: Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Saturday took a jibe at INDIA bloc and questioned the alliance’s effectiveness.
“People of Bengal know about deaths of 329 BJP workers.
They also know about incidents of rape involving women supporters of BJP,” he said. Bhattacharya also alleged that political violence had taken place against his party workers in Bengal. He will hold consecutive meetings with party functionaries, MLAs and MPs at a New Town hotel. He will also hold a meeting with the party’s core group members.
Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin is scheduled to reach Kolkata on Sunday morning.
Taking a swipe at INDIA bloc’s proposed Sept 30 meeting, Bhattacharya said the opposition alliance should move beyond discussions and focus on concrete political programmes.
But people will no longer stand by them,” he said. State minister Dilip Ghosh felt that a proper opposition is required for constructive criticism and “keeping govt on track”. Now she is reaching out to them herself,” Ghosh said.
Bhattacharya also criticised Banerjee over her recent conversation with Baby. “She can communicate with anyone in the world. “We also want a strong, proper opposition. That helps govt to stay on track. When INDIA bloc partners were asking her to join, she refused.