'Modi did not give a single penny' for ration rice': Mamata

• Mamata Banerjee challenges BJP's claims on ration rice distribution during Arambagh rally
• Banerjee provides detailed breakdown of ration rice expenditure, refuting Modi's assertions
• Trinamool candidate urged to counter false propaganda, as Banerjee addresses other contentious issues at the rally

During a campaign rally in Arambagh, Mamata Banerjee responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertions regarding ration rice distribution, refuting claims made by the BJP about the central government's contributions to Bengal. Addressing supporters while endorsing Trinamool candidate Mithali Bagh, Banerjee criticized Modi's statements, declaring, "He goes to every meeting and says whether he gives ration rice or free rice. lie! I have never seen such a lying prime minister. I'm ashamed to think about it." After that, Mamata explained the calculation of ration rice in detail on the stage. '

He said, "I give ration to 9 crore people of the state. In this sector, the central levy is 7000 crore rupees annually. And the state levy is 9 thousand crores. We have bought a total of Rs 18000 crore worth of rice for ration in the last two years since Covid. Along with that, we have given another 12 thousand crore rupees. Modi did not give a single penny. He is lying."

In a bid to challenge what she deemed as false propaganda by Modi and the BJP, Banerjee urged lawyer Kalyan Banerjee, Trinamool's candidate for Srirampur, to confront the misleading claims regarding ration rice. Additionally, Banerjee addressed other contentious issues, including the recent Supreme Court intervention in a job cancellation case and allegations surrounding the Sandeshkhali incident, reaffirming her commitment to addressing public concerns and upholding accountability.