TMC hits back at PM Modi's claims, counter questions on Manipur, paper leaks and unemployment
The Hindu
TMC counters Modi's claims on Bengal crises, highlighting issues of violence, corruption, and youth despair in the state.
Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of diverting attention from the BJP-led Centre’s failures, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday (May 29, 2025) posed five 'counter-questions' in response to the PM’s remarks about crises allegedly affecting West Bengal.
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In a post on X, the party called upon PM Modi to first "fix the mess" in Manipur, which had witnessed severe law and order problems for over two years. "Modi ji listed 5 'Sankats'. Let's talk facts," the TMC said in its official X handle.
Coming to other posers, the party said, "Women's safety? From Unnao to Hathras, @BJP4India's track record is soaked in silence and shame." "Youth hopelessness? Paper leaks, NEET scam, and 45% unemployment - BJP's national gift to students," the regional party said.
"Corruption? Half your Cabinet is out on bail. Irony died a slow death," the party said, turning the corruption charge towards the Modi cabinet.
The party also reiterated the claim that "Bengal was denied MGNREGA and Awas Yojana funds due to your (Modi) government's vendetta politics."
Launching a blistering attack on the TMC government in West Bengal, PM Modi on Thursday said the State is "plagued" by violence, corruption and lawlessness, and asserted that people are now yearning for change from the "Nirmam sarkar" (cruel government).
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