Referring to the state's huge loan burden bequeathed by the previous Left Front government, she said, “Let the Centre stop taking our tax revenue. We will not ask for any funds from them. We are not asking for alms”.
Banerjee said that BJP was jittery over the development being carried out by her government in the state. Citing instances, she said that Bengal is No.1 in 100 days' work scheme, MSME, skill development, food grain production.
“They are zealous of the development that is taking place in the state. We will reply to the Opposition's propaganda with development,” she said.
The chief minister said that “Delhi is yet to release funds. They have stopped funds under 100 Days' Work.“A lot of work is taking place in north Bengal. We will continue the developmental projects””, she said.
“I want workers of tea gardens to get land pattas under Nija Griha Nija Bhoomi scheme”, she said.
“We have started 100 Days' Work scheme at tea gardens.We distribute food grains to workers of closed tea gardens”,she said.
“When I was in Congress, I always had to go to Delhi for everything. In Trinamool, there is no lobbying”, Banerjee told the party leaders.
“The party will identify who is fit for what job. No one has to request for poll tickets. A leader will not drop from the sky. A leader is born from among the people,” she said.
“We must respect our elders. This is the culture and discipline of Trinamool Congress. We must not see politics as means of earning money. Always be there at the service of people. Work for people. You must serve the poor,” she told party workers.
She said that often there were riots in Assam. “”We have to keep our borders safe in districts like Jalpaiguri/Alipurduar.” Referring to tea garden problem, she said, “We have formed a Group of Ministers to look into the issue of tea gardens and jute industry. Disputes between management and workers must be settled by discussion,” she said.
