Key facts
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has unveiled a development plan for North Bengal.
- The plan focuses on inclusive development, infrastructure, employment, and public services.
- Adhikari assured that central government schemes would reach the hill areas.
- He pledged to ensure transparency and eliminate corruption in government recruitment.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a comprehensive development roadmap for the northern region of the state, with a particular focus on the Darjeeling hills. During his first visit to the area since taking office, Adhikari assured residents that his administration is committed to inclusive development and would ensure the smooth implementation of all central government welfare and development schemes.
Adhikari stated that the region would be a key focus of his government's development agenda, promising to strengthen infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and improve public services across North Bengal. He also pledged to maintain transparency in government appointments and recruitment, asserting that corruption in these processes would cease.
The Chief Minister contrasted his approach with that of the previous administration, stating that he was in the hills to work, unlike the former chief minister who he characterized as visiting as a tourist.