Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dialled Rekha Patra, the BJP candidate from Basirhat and one of many Sandeshkhali victims, and spoke to her about marketing campaign preparations. The Prime Minister additionally known as her ‘Shakti Swaroopa’. Patra’s candidature is seen as a powerful assertion from the BJP in assist of the ladies of Sandeshkhali and West Bengal.

‘If we were allowed to vote freely…’

During the dialog with PM Modi, Rekha highlighted that the scenario in Sandeshkhali wouldn’t have prevailed “if we have been allowed to vote freely”.

“…The situation in Sandeshkhali has been a matter of concern since 2011. If we were allowed to vote freely then this situation would not have prevailed…I want to protect the honour of the people here…This fight will continue…” she stated.

The BJP Lok Sabha candidate additional harassed “no enmity” towards some TMC women supporters who were “against my candidature”.

“We will struggle for all…We will try to make it possible for the honour is returned,” Rekha said.

BJP had released its candidate list for 19 seats in West Bengal on Sunday for the Lok Sabha elections, fielding protester Rekha Patra from the high-stakes Basirhat constituency under which falls the Sandeshkhali area.

Rekha Patra, a housewife, is reportedly a victim of torture and harassment by now-suspended TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his associates.

Speaking to News18, Patra said she would continue to fight for the women of Sandeshkhali. “I am thankful to Narendra Modi and the BJP for giving me a ticket. I will always stand by the women of Sandeshkhali and protest for them. I will be their voice,” she stated.

Her nomination even triggered early Holi celebrations in Sandeshkhali on Sunday. “We are very completely satisfied {that a} lady from amongst us who spoke and stood towards injustice might be main us,” Subhankar, a local, told News18.