Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) BJP candidate from Galsi Assembly constituency in West Bengal’s East Burdwan district, Raju Patra, on Tuesday came to file his nomination on a bulldozer.

His message was loud and clear. He will wipe out everything from atrocities, corruption, torture of mothers and sisters, to lack of development, with a bulldozer, if he wins the election. Along with that, he will stand by the Hindus’ side.

A different level of campaigning strategy was seen in East Burdwan on Tuesday. BJP candidate Raju Patra, who came to file his nomination on a bulldozer, attracted attention.

He claimed that ‘Bulldozer Raj’ will be introduced in West Bengal to curb crimes like murder, rape and extortion, inspired by the ‘bulldozer model’ of Uttar Pradesh.

“A bulldozer model would be implemented in West Bengal to curb crimes like murder, rape, and extortion after taking inspiration from Uttar Pradesh. I will ensure that no such crimes take place once I am elected,” the BJP candidate told local media persons.

Strong preparations were made in East Burdwan district on Tuesday for the BJP’s candidate’s nomination programme. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya was present as the chief guest.

On this day, candidates from Galsi, Ausgram, Bardhaman Uttar, Bardhaman Dakshin and Bhatar constituencies gathered from Burdwan Railway Station to file their nominations.

On the other hand, candidates from Memari, Khandaghosh, Jamalpur and Raina constituencies also joined the procession from Baranilpur intersection.

The processions from both directions met at the important place of the city, which is Curzon Gate. From there, the candidates left together to file their nominations.

The first phase of voting in Bengal will be held on April 23, with 152 seats going to the polls, while in the second phase on April 29, voting will be held for 142 seats.

The results of the Assembly elections will be declared on May 4.

–IANS

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