Overview

• Banerjee forecast that the BJP will secure fewer than 50 seats in next year’s West Bengal Assembly elections, down from 77 in 2021.
• He accused the Union government of neglecting to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and failing to apprehend terrorists behind the April Pahalgam attack.
• The TMC leader challenged BJP MPs to a public debate, inviting them to present their performance reports while he showcases his Diamond Harbour development record.
• Highlighting daily MPLAD-funded projects worth over ₹1.5 crore, he announced a relaunch of the ‘Sebaashray’ social outreach programme later this year.
• Banerjee revealed he received two Income Tax notices after helping 76,000 senior citizens secure old-age pensions, alleging the notices were politically motivated.