Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Rekha Patra, the BJP candidate from Basirhat and a survivor of the Sandeshkhali incident. During their dialog, they mentioned her marketing campaign preparations, the rising assist for the BJP among the many folks, and different associated issues. The Prime Minister referred to her as “Shakti Swaroopa,” acknowledging her energy and resilience.
Patra shared particulars in regards to the hardships confronted by ladies in Sandeshkhali, shedding mild on their struggles and challenges. “The situation in Sandeshkhali has been a matter of concern since 2011. If we were allowed to vote freely then this situation would not have prevailed. I want to protect the honour of the people here. This fight will continue,” she mentioned.
Sandeshkhali has been gripped by a surge of mob violence over the previous couple of months, triggered by purported atrocities dedicated by TMC chief Shajahan Sheikh, his associates together with Sibu Hazra, and different people.
Who is Rekha Patra?
Rekha Patra, a housewife residing within the troubled area of Sandeshkhali, was main a quiet life within the Patrapara space of Sandeshkhali, with little involvement in political affairs. However, her title gained nationwide consideration when she emerged as a distinguished determine main the protests in opposition to alleged sexual violence in Sandeshkhali.
It was she who first raised the voice of the ladies of Sandeshkhali and all three accused expelled TMC MLA Sheikh Shahjahan, Shibu Hazra and Uttam Sardar are behind bars.
Additionally, Patra was reportedly a part of a gaggle that met Prime Minister Narendra Modi throughout his public assembly in Barasat on March 6, the place they mentioned the challenges confronted by ladies in Sandeshkhali with the Prime Minister.
Lok Sabha Elections
The Lok Sabha elections in 42 Parliamentary Constituencies of West Bengal are scheduled to happen in seven phases, which is able to begin on April 19 and conclude on June 1. The counting of votes will probably be held on June 4.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured 22 seats, whereas the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received 18 out of the 42 parliamentary seats within the state. The Indian National Congress (INC) was restricted to solely two seats.
In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) had a stronger maintain with 34 seats and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had solely 2 seats. Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) CPI (M) received 2 seats. Indian National Congress (INC) secured 4 seats.
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