1 year ago
Suvendu Adhikari in Ghatal: BJP Promises Flood Relief
The leader of the opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, went to a town called Ghatal that was flooded.
He blamed the current government for not fixing the flooding problem and only talking about it during elections.
He said if his party wins, they will finally start a plan to control the floods.
This plan has been promised before but never done.
He's also planning an event for Independence Day in the flooded areas to help people and make his party look good.
Suvendu Adhikari visited flood-hit Ghatal, criticizing the ruling party's handling of the situation.
Adhikari accused the TMC of using the Ghatal Master Plan for electoral gain and neglecting the area.
He promised to implement the Ghatal Master Plan if the BJP wins the 2026 Assembly elections.
Adhikari announced a relief camp and plans to celebrate Independence Day in the flood-affected areas.
The Ghatal Master Plan, a flood-control project, has been stalled despite promises from both state and central governments.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari, BJP leader; TMC, and residents of Ghatal.
- What
- Suvendu Adhikari visited flood-affected Ghatal and criticized the ruling party.
- Where
- Ghatal, West Midnapore, India.
- When
- Recently, after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit.
- Why
- To criticize the ruling party's handling of the floods and gain political support.
TMC (Implicit)
BJP
Flood Management and Promises
TMC (Implicit)
Accused of neglecting flood control and using the Ghatal Master Plan for political gain.
BJP
N/A
Key facts
- Politician
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Location
- Ghatal, West Midnapore
- Master Plan Cost
- Rs 1,200 crore
- Event
- Relief camp and Independence Day celebration planned
- Political Parties
- BJP, TMC
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
Leader of Opposition
“If the BJP forms the government in Bengal, the Ghatal Master Plan will be implemented. Narendra Modi is the big guarantor. I, Suvendu Adhikari, am your small guarantor. I give you my word.”
thestatesman.com
“People have voted for them for years, and all they got was waterlogged misery. The TMC only remembers Ghatal when it’s time to seek votes.”
thestatesman.com


