Faced with constant attacks of rivals
calling him an outsider, TMC’s Darjeeling candidate Bhaichung Bhutia
today said, “Sikkim, Darjeeling and Kalimpong are one. Even if separated
by geographical boundaries we share relationship of blood and land.”
He claimed the people of Darjeeling do
not see him as an outsider but the rivals like BGP and GJM are tagging
him the name as a part of their political tactics.
Claiming that people have been courteous
to him, Bhutia said, “I love the people of hills and they love me too.
The relation I share with the hills took me to people’s houses here.
Their response has been commendable and I am confident of winning the
seat.”
Slamming the sitting MP Jaswant Singh,
the former Indian football captain said Singh seldom visited Darjeeling
after bagging the Parliament seat from here. "Singh did not bring a
single development to the hills," he added,
Appealing the people to support TMC,
Bhutia assured to foster development in the hills along with
establishing peace and democracy. Bhutia also promised that if elected
as MP he will bring significant changes in the lives of the tea garden
workers. Responding to a question he stated even if he has no political
background his family is supportive of his political venture.(EOIC)