Kolkata: Dismissing speculations of any rift in the West Bengal BJP unit over the next party president after joining the Union Cabinet, senior BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on Monday said the party has a proper way to choose office-bearers. Is the process.
Speaking to reporters at Banga Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday, Majumdar said he would continue his responsibilities as the party's Bengal unit chief for now.
Majumdar highlighted that during the last Lok Sabha elections, BJP was ahead of TMC in many parts of the metropolis. He argued that this indicated that citizens were not in favor of the ruling TMC and its "strongmen" in Kolkata.
Majumdar is the second Union Minister from West Bengal along with Shantanu Thakur, who previously held the post of Minister of State for Shipping and Ports.Asked about his possible successor as state BJP president, Majumdar replied, "We have a system to choose office-bearers, and it will happen at the appropriate time. Rest assured, these decisions will be taken at the appropriate time. "
The Balurghat MP confirmed that till then he will continue to discharge his duties as state president.
He said, "The election results have confirmed beyond any doubt that the strength of the BJP has increased in West Bengal. In many parts of the KMC constituency, BJP candidates were leading based on booth-wise data, which shows that People support the saffron party.,
Majumdar expressed concern over the explosion at a fireworks unit in Kolaghat in East Medinipur district, saying it shows that the state has become a tinderbox due to "people close to the ruling party" running such illegal units which are threatening the poor, the unemployed. Provides employment opportunities. Youth.
He said, “These illegal fireworks units manufacture bombs and other explosives which are allegedly used by TMC goons to terrorize and intimidate opponents, while the police turn a blind eye."
Speaking to reporters at Banga Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday, Majumdar said he would continue his responsibilities as the party's Bengal unit chief for now.
Majumdar highlighted that during the last Lok Sabha elections, BJP was ahead of TMC in many parts of the metropolis. He argued that this indicated that citizens were not in favor of the ruling TMC and its "strongmen" in Kolkata.
Majumdar is the second Union Minister from West Bengal along with Shantanu Thakur, who previously held the post of Minister of State for Shipping and Ports.Asked about his possible successor as state BJP president, Majumdar replied, "We have a system to choose office-bearers, and it will happen at the appropriate time. Rest assured, these decisions will be taken at the appropriate time. "
The Balurghat MP confirmed that till then he will continue to discharge his duties as state president.
He said, "The election results have confirmed beyond any doubt that the strength of the BJP has increased in West Bengal. In many parts of the KMC constituency, BJP candidates were leading based on booth-wise data, which shows that People support the saffron party.,
Majumdar expressed concern over the explosion at a fireworks unit in Kolaghat in East Medinipur district, saying it shows that the state has become a tinderbox due to "people close to the ruling party" running such illegal units which are threatening the poor, the unemployed. Provides employment opportunities. Youth.
He said, “These illegal fireworks units manufacture bombs and other explosives which are allegedly used by TMC goons to terrorize and intimidate opponents, while the police turn a blind eye."
