Among the issues at hand is the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the availability of vaccines. India is third in the world with the number of cases and deaths. Brazil is second and Russia is fourth.
But, corruption is a problem no different than it is in Kentucky. It is the corruption that can ruin any attempt at vaccinations and voting to ensure the people of West Bengal can place honest people into office. Obviously, India needs the right incentives to iron out all these problems the Prime Minister has before him.
By Soumya Das
The picture to the left is Prime Minister Modi during an address to the Indian people regarding COVID-19.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (click here) on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee government accusing it of obstructing development in West Bengal by creating a culture of "cut money" ( bribe to access government services) and syndicates.
Speaking at a BJP rally in Hooghly district, the Prime Minister said that the current situation in Bengal can only be changed by bringing “ashol poribortan” (real change) in the state.
“There is no lack of interest in investment in West Bengal. But the problem is the atmosphere created by the state government here. The culture of cut money and syndicate is creating hurdles in the path of development . We have to change this situation by bringing in ‘ashol porobartan’ and ensure that lotus blooms here,” said Modi.
He said that it would not be possible to usher in development in Bengal as long as “syndicate raj” and extortionists rule the state. The Prime Minister also said that development in the state will not take place till “cut money culture” persists and the administration continues to "provide shelter" to criminals.
“Development in West Bengal is not possible till a government comes to power in Bengal which listens to the common people. People want real change,” said Modi....
