Siliguri, Feb. 19 -- Taking umbrage at a section of West Bengal voters "availing benefits" from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's pet "Lakshmir Bhandar" scheme but supporting opposition parties, including the BJP at the hustings, a senior minister has decried what he called "a dual approach" among such people.
"Earlier, women used to walk to polling stations. Now, with improved financial capacity, they can hire e-rickshaws to reach polling booths. However, despite benefiting from the scheme, many have voted against the TMC," said North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha.
The BJP came up with a strong showing in the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the 2021 Assembly polls in the eight North Bengal districtsReferring to voting patt...