Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (March 26) called Rekha Patra, the BJP candidate from Basirhat and one of the Sandeshkhali victims.
The Prime Minister spoke to her about her campaign preparations and support among people for the BJP.
Rekha Patra, during the phone conv ersation, also shared the ordeals faced by women in Sandeshkhali. The Prime Minister also called her "Shakti Swaroopa" during the phone conversation.
Rekha Patra also thanked PM Modi for giving her the opportunity to contest from Basirhat. She also narrated the ordeals faced by the women in Sandeshkhali.
Rekha Says "Will Continue Fight"
"The situation in Sandeshkhali has been worrying since 2011. If we were allowed to vote freely, then this situation would have been different. I want to protect the honour of the people at this place. I had the support of the women in Sandeshkhali. That gave me the confidence. I will continue my fight," Patra said speaking to the Prime minister on the phone.
PM Modi hails Rekha as Shakti Swaroopa
PM Modi called Patra "Shakti Swaroopa" and reiterated that the BJP had taken the right decision by fielding her for the general elections. "You have a big heart. The country is proud of you," the Prime Minister said and added that Rekha had set a remarkable example for the women in the country. PM Modi also wished Patra the best for the elections.
Listen To The Full Audio Conversation Below
Patra Nominated By BJP From Basirhat
Rekha Patra is a resident of Sandeshkhali and was recently named a candidate by the BJP from the Basirhat seat for the Lok Sabha Election 2024. She had raised the issue of atrocities on women in Sandeshkhali and was vocal about the wrongdoings by TMC MLA Sheikh Shahjahan and his associates.
Sandeshkhali Horror
Several women had started protesting in January this year against the alleged asault by TMC councillor Shahjahan Sheikh. Finally, after days of evading, Shahjahan Sheikh was arrested by West Bengal police and is under custody currently. TMC MLA Sheikh Shahjahan, and his associates Shibu Hazra and Uttam Sardar, were all arrested.
