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PM Modi's 10 Guarantees for West Bengal Win Hearts: Safety, Jobs, and More

PM Modi announced a ten-point guarantee for West Bengal during a rally in Krishnanagar, focusing on women's safety and jobs. Locals welcomed the promise of a Mahila Thana in every block to address atrocities against women. Youth expressed satisfaction with job guarantees over allowances, emphasizing the need for sustainable employment. Modi also promised financial aid of Rs 36,000 annually for women and initiatives for pregnant women and girls' education.

Key Points: PM Modi's 10 Guarantees for West Bengal: Safety & Jobs

  • PM Modi announces 10 guarantees for West Bengal
  • Mahila Thana in every block promised
  • Rs 3,000 monthly aid for women
  • Jobs for youth prioritized over allowances
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Mahila thana in each block, jobs for youth: Locals hail PM Modi's '10 guarantees' for West Bengal

Locals hail PM Modi's 10-point guarantee for West Bengal, including Mahila Thanas, jobs for youth, and financial aid for women. Read more.

"We don't want politics of 'bhata'. We need jobs in order to settle down. - Local youth"

Nadia, April 23

Locals here on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ten-point guarantee to the "women and sisters" of the state while youngsters expressed their happiness with the promise of jobs if the BJP is voted to power.

PM Modi made the promises while addressing a rally in Krishnanagar before the second phase of Assembly elections.

Among his ten guarantees, his primary focus was on women's safety.

Listing the guarantees, a woman at the gathering said, "PM Modi has given the first guarantee for women's safety because of the atrocities that women are being subjected to in West Bengal."

She emphasised that the PM has guaranteed a Mahila Thana (women's police station) in each block that will be responsible for ensuring the safety of women.

"He has also promised to grant Rs 3,000 monthly financial assistance to women," she told IANS.

A local added, "For Bengal's safety PM Modi has promised to seal the border (with Bangladesh)."

"PM Modi has undertaken a battle to provide safety for women which is why he has promised that every block will have a Mahila Thana (women's police station)," he echoed.

Meanwhile, a youngster expressed his satisfaction with the Prime Minister's promise for jobs rather than only focussing on allowances.

"We don't want politics of 'bhata' (government-provided allowance). We need jobs in order to settle down. That is why we are very content with whatever the PM has promised today," he added.

He underlined that Nadia's youths along with all other people of West Bengal "want that PM Modi's (BJP) government should be formed here this time".

Meanwhile, extending his guarantees from six to ten, PM Modi said, "Those who commit atrocities against women and daughters in Bengal will be punished. Every block will have a Mahila Thana. Women will be recruited into the police force on a large scale. Within a year, Rs 36,000 will be transferred into women's accounts."

He also promised initiatives for pregnant women, girls' education and those women who aim for self-employment.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Rs 3,000 per month is a good start but actual jobs are what we need, not just handouts. The younger generation in Bengal is tired of the 'bhata' politics - we want sustainable income, not charity. At least Modi ji is talking about sealing the border which is crucial for stopping infiltration and illegal activities. West Bengal needs development, not empty promises!
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Sarah B
Interesting promises from PM Modi. As someone living in the US, it's encouraging to see these pledges for women's safety and employment. But I do wonder - will these actually translate into action if BJP wins? India needs strong implementation, not just electoral guarantees. The border sealing point makes sense given the security concerns in Bengal.
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Arjun K
This is what West Bengal needs - concrete action on women's safety and youth employment. The current government has failed us in these areas. My sister studies in Kolkata and she's always worried about safety. Mahila Thanas will give women confidence to report crimes. But let's also focus on education and skill development for jobs - mere police stations won't solve everything.
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Tanya I
I'm cautiously optimistic. The promises sound great - women's police stations, financial aid, better border security. But we've seen so many election guarantees vanish after votes are counted. What about the Rs 36,000 yearly transfer? Is that realistic given the budget? And sealing the border completely isn't easy - there are humanitarian aspects too. Let's see if these translate into real change. 🙏
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Michael C
As an international observer

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