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Bikaner, October 13 (IANS) Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday launched a scathing attack on the West Bengal government, accusing it of complete breakdown of law and order in the state and accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of turning a blind eye to the increasing crime, especially against women.
“The lawlessness in West Bengal has put women’s safety at grave risk. Crimes are taking place in broad daylight, and no one is safe, be it day or night. This is a result of Mamata Banerjee’s consistently insensitive approach to governance,” Shekhawat told the media in Bikaner.
He described the recent attack on a BJP MP, allegedly by Trinamool Congress workers, as evidence of growing political and social anarchy.
“It is shameful that such attacks happen under the watch of a woman chief minister. Instead of taking prompt action, she makes statements that lack both empathy and seriousness,” he said.
Shekhawat expressed confidence that the women of Bengal – mothers, sisters and daughters – will give a strong democratic response in the coming elections.
Commenting on the allegations leveled against Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family in the IRCTC scam, Shekhawat said that although the matter is sub-judice in the court, the public perception is clear.
He said, “The people of Bihar have not forgotten who looted public money in the fodder scam or who was involved in the job racket. That is why they have been voted out of power again and again. The NDA will come back with a strong mandate in the upcoming Bihar elections.”
Responding to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s son’s demand for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Shekhawat defended the organization and described it as a resilient force in India’s nation-building journey.
He said, “In its hundred-year journey, the Sangh has faced many such challenges. Like gold tempered in fire, the Sangh has emerged stronger every time. Such political statements have no impact on its commitment to the nation.”
Shekhawat made an emotional appeal on the ongoing dispute over grazing land in Bikaner and stressed the cultural and environmental importance of such land in western Rajasthan.
He said, “For us, cows and pastures are not just land issues – they are matters of faith and identity. Declaring such land ‘Arakaba’ is unacceptable. The mistakes must be rectified. This is about both public sentiment and ecological balance.”
Shekhawat revealed that he had earlier filed a petition in the court to protect these lands and would continue to work for their conservation.
Earlier in the day, the Union minister paid tribute to Maharaja Ganga Singh on his death anniversary and described him as a visionary ruler who laid the foundation of modern Bikaner.
Shekhawat said, “With transformative projects like the Ganga Canal, Maharaja Ganga Singh reimagined the future of Bikaner. His legacy will continue to inspire generations.”
He also paid heartfelt tribute to senior Congress leader Rameshwar Daddi and described him as a true people’s leader despite ideological differences.
Shekhawat commented, “He always kept public interest above party politics. His fearless advocacy for farmers and the common man made him stand out. When the opposition spoke the truth, he did not hesitate to support it. This is what makes him truly democratic.”
–IANS
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