Kolkata, Feb. 8 -- union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday promised a series of measures to boost the income and business prospects of weavers and handloom workers in poll-bound West Bengal, asserting that their daily earnings would see a sharp rise if the BJP comes to power in the state.
Addressing a large gathering of weavers and textile artisans at Shantipur in Nadia district, Singh said the Centre would work to expand markets for Bengal's handloom products and ensure greater financial security for those engaged in the sector.
The programme was organised by the BJP's weavers and textile workers' cell, led by state convener Anil Biswas. State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya and local MP Jagannath Sarkar were also present.
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