Rajnath targets Mamata, says BJP will bring development in WB

Last Updated: Apr 06 2016 | 6:04 PM IST

West Midnapur (WB), Apr 06 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday alleged that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) failed to fulfill the aspirations of the people of West Bengal and urged the electorate to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for better facilities and development in the state. Addressing a rally in West Midnapur in West Bengal, he questioned the Mamta government for not providing proper roads, hospital for treatment, proper education and electricity. The polling for the second phase in the state will be held on April 17, the third phase on April 21, fourth on April 25 and the fifth and six phases on April 30 and May 5, respectively. The counting of votes will take place on May 19.

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