Mamata cries foul from Nandigram, Guv responds
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Mamata cries foul from Nandigram, Guv responds. Image Source: IANS News
Kolkata, April 1 : Moments after West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress suprermo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dialled Governor Jagdeep Dhankar from Nandigram, from where she is contesting against BJP s Suvendu Adhikari, alleging that there is complete breakdown of law and order.
The Governor assured that the issues raised by her will be looked into by those concerned. Issues flagged Mamata Banerjee a while ago on phone have been imparted to the concerned. There is full assurance of the concerned to adherence to rule of law. Am confident all will act in right spirit and earnestness so that democracy flourishes, the Wesat Bengal Governor said from his official Twitter handle.
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