NEW DELHI: Facing criticism over her absence and silence on the Sandeshkhali issue, actor-turned-politician Nusrat Jahan defended herself. She stated that she has always adhered to her party's guidelines and served the people, adding, "What is wrong shall always be
condemned
."
She was responding to a newspaper article that quoted villagers expressing their disappointment with Nusrat, the MP, for not visiting Sandeshkhali, which falls under her Lok Sabha constituency.
In a post on X, the 34-year-old MP addressed the accusations, expressing distress over claims of neglect by Sandeshkhali residents. "It is heart-wrenching waking up to such allegations," Jahan wrote, adding, "We must have faith in state govt and administration. What is wrong shall always be condemned."
The Trinamool Congress MP representing Basirhat said that West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee was actively addressing the situation, which has garnered attention due to allegations of misconduct by local Trinamool leaders, including land grab and harassment.
"As a woman, as a public representative I have always followed my parties guidelines and served the people. With the Sandeshkhali incident raging, Our Hon CM has already send Help.. and necessary steps are being taken for the welfare of the people. We are not above the law.. thus abiding by it and supporting the administration is what one needs to do. I have genuinely served the people in my constituency, in times of joy, in times of trouble.. I act in accordance with the guidelines of my party.. and I believe we must have faith in the state govt and administration,what is wrong shall always be condemned .We must refrain from targeting each other.. and come together to help create peace and not commotion. People’s security and welfare is our top priority.. Rest who says what about whom does not matter. Like I said before.. I’d repeat again “STOP POLITICISING”," read her post.
However, the situation in Sandeshkhali remains tense as authorities work to deal with various challenges in the area. The unrest is centered around allegations against TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his supporters for land encroachment and sexual assault.
The opposition has accused the state government of shielding Sheikh Shahjahan.
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