Mass Rally in Dharmanagar ahead of by-election, Manik Sarkar slams BJP govt

Political activities have intensified in Dharmanagar ahead of the upcoming by-election, with the opposition CPI (M) organizing a massive rally and street meeting on Monday.

The rally, which began from morning from the Dharmanagar Sub-Divisional Office, witnessed a large turnout of party supporters. It passed through several important areas of the town before culminating at the northern bank of Kalidighi, where a public meeting was held.

Former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar attended the rally as the chief speaker. Other prominent leaders present included women leader Krishna Rakshit, youth leader Amal Chakraborty, candidate Amitabha Dutta, district secretary Abhijit Dey, sub-divisional secretary Ratan Roy, along with party MLAs and leaders from district, and state levels.

While, addressing the gathering, Manik Sarkar strongly criticized the current situation in both the state and the country. He alleged that unemployment has reached record levels and that law and order in the state has significantly deteriorated. He also claimed that there is a shortage of staff in government departments and that common people often face hurdles in filing complaints at police stations.

Sarkar further launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government during his speech.

CPI (M) sources said that the programme was organized to mobilize public opinion and strengthen the party organization ahead of the by-election.