Mamata gives clarion call for timely completion of projects...The CM cautioned the Opposition not to hatch a ‘conspiracy’ for disrupting development work of her govt

THT, KOLKATA: Timely completion of projects, their evaluation and follow up is the focus of state government employees, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday. In a programme for tribal development, Mamata said her government has delivered on all demands of tribal and backward classes. 
“We cannot keep work pending. Then we will not be able to sleep at night. Work should be completed on time. Evaluation of projects and follow up is a must,” said Mamata at a programme for tribal development in Netaji Indoor Stadium. The chief minister heads the tribal development department. 
In an apparent warning to the Left Front, Mamata cautioned the opposition not to hatch “conspiracies” for disrupting the development work of her government. “Dhorte parle dhoro (if you can catch me, then catch), lorte parle loro (if you can fight, then fight), korte parle koro (if you can do, then do) ...else allow us to do it,” Mamata said. “Do not conspire to disrupt progress... It won’t do any good... better maintain a distance... Development work is going on and it will go on,” she said at an official programme organised by the newly set up tribal development department. 
Claiming that she has fulfilled whatever promises the Trinamool Congress made in the election manifesto in 2011, she said: “Not even a single work is pending.” Mamata said despite the monetary constraints due to the “discriminatory” policies of the central government, the pace of work of her government was unmatched. 
“There is no money... they are cutting away our funds... no money, only destruction... but despite that, it is difficult to keep pace with this government’s work.” Unveiling a slew of development projects for the welfare of the state’s tribal community, Mamata urged it to come forward and be stakeholders in the growth, development of society and work in government sector. “You have been exploited for many years... you must come forward and participate in the growth and development of society and take part in leadership,” she said. 
At the event, Mamata distributed scholarships and bicycles to tribal community members, and felicitated poets, writers and musicians who have contributed to Santhali, Lepcha and Toto culture. The tribals constitute 6% of the 9 crore state population. 
“If you are harassed or deprived of services, then please lodge a complaint and the government will take action,” said the chief minister. She added, “We have introduced Alchiki script in schools. We have formed Lepcha development council. Next time I visit the hills we will do the needful for the Tamang and Buddhist community. We have accepted all your demands, if there are more let me know,” said the chief minister.