Fact-Check of Amit Shah’s speech in Bengal


WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

The second rally was in Mamata Banerjee’s nephew’s constituency. She is afraid. So, they did not give permission

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Amit Shah’s second rally was supposed to be held in Jadavpur, which is not in the same constituency as Mamta Banerjee’s nephew. His constituency is Diamond Harbour. The rally was cancelled because the owner of the land where it was supposed to take place went to Baruipur Police Station and complained against holding the rally

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WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

The manner in which syndicate raj is rampant in Bengal, are you happy with it?

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BJP leaders in Bengal are involved in multiple scams. Ranajit Majumdar named in gas dealership scam. Bengal BJP Vice President Jay Prakash Majumdar arrested for taking money from SSC candidates promising them jobs. CID named Kailash Vijaywargiya and Rupa Ganguly in child trafficking case. BJP candidate for from Coochbehar, Nishit Pramanik has 11 non-bailable charges against him, which includes human trafficking

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WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

In Didi’s regime, permission for Durga Puja is denied

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Over 30,000 Durga Pujas are held in Bengal, thousands of Saraswati Pujas celebrated in Bengal schools and colleges, apart from households. She started Bisarjan Carnival in Red Road which is attended by tourists from across the world. Last year, Mamata Banerjee announced financial grant of Rs 10,000 for the 28,000 clubs but the BJP went to court against this decision. The IT department also sent notices to 40 Durga Puja organisers

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WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

No new factories have been established in Bengal. Development has stagnated in Bengal. ‘Sonar Bangla’ has become ‘Kangal Bangla’

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While two crore jobs were lost in India, in Bengal unemployment was decreased by 40%. One crore jobs were created in Bengal in the last seven years. From 2015-2019, total investments estimations in Bengal Global Business Summits were Rs. 9.47 lakh crore. Industry sector of Bengal grew at 11.41% compared to India’s 4.4%. In GVA of employment-intensive industries Bengal is 1 of only 5 states to clock growth higher than the national average

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WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

We will bring Citizenship Amendment Bill to give citizenship to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, Christians

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Under Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, before a person gets citizenship, they will actually be declared a foreigner for six years. The final draft of the NRC in Assam did not include 22 lakh Bengali-speaking Hindus

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WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

Toilets are not available in Bengal

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Nadia was the first Open Defecation Free (ODF) district in the country, commended by UNICEF. Bankura ranked first among 412 districts across India in the ODF contest organised by the Centre this year. Nearly 57 lakh toilets built, 95% of the State is ODF, on track to achieve 100% ODF status

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WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

Health insurance is not available in Bengal

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Swasthya Sathi health insurance scheme in Bengal with cover upto Rs 5 lakh. The card is in the name of the woman in the family, and her parents are also covered. Also free treatment for all in Government hospitals is provided

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WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

Electricity is not available in Bengal

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Bengal is a power surplus state, with 100% of villages electrified. Bengal ranks number one in the country in power availability, largest in power distribution and best in power quality

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WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

We have given Bengal 4.32 lakh crore, where did the money go?

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Bengal has to pay back 3.45 lakh crore debt left by Left Front Government, no support from Centre. We paid Rs 47,000 crore in 2018-19 alone. All development work being done by State’s own money

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WHAT AMIT SHAH SAID

There are no jobs for youth of Bengal

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While two crore jobs were lost in India, in Bengal unemployment was decreased by 40%. One crore jobs were created in Bengal in the last seven years. Number one in the country in 100 Days’ Work

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