New Delhi, April 01: Pitted against three times CPI(M) MLA Kanika Ganguly, Singh claimed, “CPI(M) is a regimented party and the government cannot function without the party”s diktat.But, here in Trinamool Congress we have the freedom of speech and can express our opinion.”
Asked about his prospects in the election, Singh said, “People are unhappy with the performance of the government and I am confident that I will win.” Hyder Aziz Safwi, another former IPS officer, contesting from Uluberia East Assembly constituency against CPI(M) newcomer Mohan Mondal, said, “I have worked closely with the government and I know that this government is dominated by party culture which is a serious constraint for proper functioning. “To them the party comes first and then the people.
This cannot be a sign of good governance. So, after retirement I joined the opposition camp,” Safwi, who retired as DG (Fire and Emergency Service), said.Upen Biswas, a former CBI additional director general who cracked the Rs 800 crore Bihar fodder scam, has been fielded by the Trinamool Congress from Bagda (SC) Assembly Constituency against Forward Block candidate Nirmal Sikdar.”People are frustrated with this government and they are so desperate to see a change that they are giving donations so that I can contest the election,” he said.”I don”t have to pay a single paisa to contest the election, not even one month”s pension. The people of Bagda are giving the entire money,” Biswas said.Abani Mohan Joardar, another former IPS officer who is contesting against CPI-M MLA Subenoy Ghosh from Krishnagar North constituency in Nadia district, is also confident of defeating his political rival.
——–PTI