Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that some people are sitting and eating in West Bengal but conspiring against the state government.
โSome people are sitting and eating in Bengal and telling Delhi not to give money to Bengal. I donโt need Delhiโs money. Bengal is capable of standing on its own feet. Our self-esteem is of utmost importance to us, we wouldnโt let Delhi (Centre) snatch it,โ CM Mamata Banerjee said. โPlease donโt send money to Bengal. I donโt need your money,โ she said.
The TMC Chief was addressing a programme organized by the state education department in Kolkata, and said, โRemember while doing work you are bound to make mistakes that need to be corrected.โ
โIf anyone has made a mistake that needs to be improved, but some try to mislead and cause humiliation,โ she alleged.
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She also targeted media houses and accused them of running fake news for TRP. โThey run fake news for TRP. All facts are not proven,โ she alleged.
โWe must not feel scared of problems. Our work is to face and step forward,โ she said while adding that no one can snatch what is the right of Bengal.
Banerjee also said that her government has given Rs 10,000 to 10 lakh students to buy tablets or small phones.
โDuring the time of Covid-19, when students were not able to study online then I decided to give them smartphones or tab. It will reach 10 lakh studentsโ accounts,โ she said while adding that her government has given Rs1.25 crore bicycles to students for free.
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