“Money for the 100 days work should not be paid through Paytm in lieu of commission. From ATM to Paytm. Govt must stop taking commission. Centre cannot dictate people where to keep their money,” she said.
In an apparent reference to BJP, the chief minister alleged, “they are trying to divide the people in the name of religion when they cannot provide food to them. This will not be tolerated”.
She also instructed the state administration to deal with such attempts firmly.
“As long as I am alive, I’ll continue to work for the people. Political parties exist because of the people. Without them we are nothing,” Banerjee said.
She said a water supply project “Jal Tirtha” worth Rs 1,100 crore had been taken up to irrigate 32,000 hectares of farmland in the district.
“We started a university in Bankura. We have launched health centres, polytechnic colleges and Karma Tirthas here,” she added.
From Agencies, Feature image courtesy intoday
