Congress Unveils 'People's Chargesheet' Against TMC and BJP

The West Bengal Congress accused the TMC and BJP governments of governance failures in a 'people's chargesheet', highlighting issues like corruption, unemployment, and neglect of cultural identity. Allegations include 'syndicate raj', financial scandals, and misuse of funds, criticizing both parties for their impact on the state.

The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee launched a scathing 'people's chargesheet' on Thursday against the ruling TMC and BJP-led central government. The document accuses them of failing citizens on issues such as corruption, unemployment, and cultural identity neglect, alleging widespread misgovernance and national neglect.

Specifically targeting the TMC, the Congress highlighted issues like the emergence of a 'syndicate raj', large-scale financial scandals, recruitment irregularities, and communal unrest. It further pointed to rising public debt, industrial decline, and youth migration as indicators of governance failures, demanding accountability over blame-shifting.

Citing examples like the Saradha and Rose Valley chit fund cases, the school recruitment controversy, and ration distribution scams, the Congress labeled the current administration's conduct as 'institutionalised corruption'. Criticizing the BJP, the party accused it of fueling anti-Bengal sentiment and social division, while misusing central agencies against opponents.

(With inputs from agencies.)