Addressing an excited crowd, Sarma criticized the longstanding grip of the Congress-Left and Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Jadavpur, deriding what he called an ecosystem that nurtures ‘Urban Naxals.’ He confidently asserted that the BJP’s ascendancy would mark the end of the ideological dominance of the past and herald a new era of governance.
In a public rally in Kolkata, Sarma also took aim at West Bengal’s current administration under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He questioned the state’s direction, contrasting its present state with its historical and cultural significance. “What have you done to West Bengal?” Sarma asked, lamenting the perceived decline of a state once celebrated for its cultural and intellectual vibrancy.
Reflecting on West Bengal’s rich heritage, Sarma mentioned iconic landmarks like the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum and the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, expressing sorrow that these symbols no longer represent Bengal’s identity. He highlighted the troubling rise of “Sandeshkhali” in Google search trends, cautioning that such notoriety could overshadow West Bengal’s esteemed reputation. “Today, Dakshineswar Kali Temple is not the identity of West Bengal,” he emphasized, calling on Mamata Banerjee to take decisive action to preserve the state’s cultural heritage and restore its former glory.
Sarma’s assertive remarks and criticisms underscore the BJP’s campaign to disrupt the entrenched political dynamics in West Bengal, positioning themselves as the agents of change and revitalization.