For over two decades, students at a village school in West Bengal were served mid-day meals separately based on their religion—Hindus and Muslims eating in different classrooms with food cooked in separate utensils.
Meanwhile, another person named Ravikant came up with a similar complaint alleging that he entrusted Asadul Mondal with 5.5 kg of gold jewelry, worth approximately Rs. 3 crores 90 lakh, and diamonds valued at Rs. 40 lacs for repair, polishing, and intricate design work.
As a backlash developed over his words, Adhikari stated that PM Modi's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' slogan represented the NDA government's aim, and he meant to emphasize that the BJP in Bengal should connect with those who support them politically.
Amit Shah said that Mamata Banerjee welcomes illegal immigrants because they are her vote bank, but has a problem if oppressed minorities are given Indian citizenship.
Regarding PM Modi’s query on local sentiments, Rajmata Amrita Roy said, “When I ask about Mahua Moitra, people of Bengal say she is only headed towards jail.”
Shattering the hopes of Congress for an alliance in the state, Mamata Banerjee had on 10th March 2024 announced the list of all 42 TMC candidates at a rally in Kolkata’s Brigade Ground.