Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar slams Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after section of dam over Atreyee river gets swept over

ANI May 20, 2025 319 views

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticized CM Mamata Banerjee after a 40-foot dam section collapsed in West Bengal. He accused the state government of corruption and incompetence in infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, Majumdar led a Tiranga Yatra celebrating the Indian Armed Forces' achievements. The BJP leader linked Bengal's infrastructure failures to Trinamool's governance while honoring military successes under PM Modi.

"The tide of corruption is breaking the dams time and again" - Sukanta Majumdar
New Delhi, May 20: Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after a 40-feet long section of a concrete dam over the Atreyee river was swept away due to heavy rains.

Key Points

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Majumdar blames Bengal govt for dam collapse

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Cites corruption in construction projects

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Leads Tiranga Yatra honoring armed forces

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Links failures to Trinamool governance

In a post on X, Majumdar wrote that the West Bengal government which brought in a "flood of development" had unfortunately proved it's failure time again in the public.

He further wrote that the government had made it clear that they were under complete darkness.

"A few months ago, the bridge suddenly collapsed, and now a nearly 40-foot-long section of the concrete dam over the Atreyi River has been swept away by the current!

"The West Bengal government, which brought a 'flood of development' everywhere in the state under the ultimate inspiration of Mamata Banerjee, is unfortunately proving its failure time and again in public. Whether it is the incompetence of government engineers or the corruption in construction companies and construction materials is another matter, but it is becoming clear that the state is in complete darkness under the rule of Trinamool. The tide of corruption is breaking the dams time and again and the money-grubbing brokers are getting excited!" the post read.

Meanwhile, Majumdar led a Tiranga Yatra' in Kolkata to honour the Indian Armed Forces. He said the yatra was being held to celebrate the bravery shown by the forces under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sukanta Majumdar said, "We are joyfully celebrating the success of Operation Sindoor through Tiranga Yatra in every corner of the country. Today we are celebrating the story of valor that the Armed Forces has written on Pakistani soil under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. We are sending the message that we are standing with the Armed Forces."

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched 'Tiranga Yatra' on May 13 and it will continue till May 23. The yatra aims to honour the valour of Indian soldiers and inform citizens about Operation Sindoor's recent success.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Infrastructure failures in Bengal are becoming too frequent! First the bridge, now the dam. This shows complete lack of maintenance and oversight. Taxpayers' money is going down the drain while politicians keep blaming each other. 😠
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Priya M.
While the dam collapse is concerning, why mix it with Operation Sindoor? Both are important issues but should be discussed separately. This looks like political opportunism from BJP. We need solutions, not just blame games.
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Arjun S.
Heavy rains test infrastructure quality. If a concrete dam couldn't withstand it, serious questions must be asked about construction standards. Hope the central team investigates properly instead of making it a political football.
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Sunita R.
As a Bengali, I'm tired of this constant blame game between TMC and BJP. Our people are suffering while leaders focus on yatras and tweets. First fix the dam, then do your politics! 🤦‍♀️
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Vikram J.
The timing of Tiranga Yatra seems calculated to divert attention from governance failures. Respect for armed forces is important, but so is fixing basic infrastructure. Why can't our leaders multitask?
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Neha G.
Instead of political mudslinging, both state and center should work together on flood prevention. Bengal faces this every monsoon. Where are the long-term solutions? #EnoughPolitics #SaveBengal

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