Abhishek Banerjee’s Initiatives and the ‘Diamond Harbour Model’

• Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, launched free health camps in his Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency.

• The initiative provided medical services to one lakh people in seven days.

• Banerjee also launched initiatives for the electorate of the parliamentary seat and promoted the ‘Diamond Harbour model’ of governance.

• Opposition parties have criticized Mamata Banerjee’s West Bengal government model.

• Trinamool Congress calls for a greater role for the party’s heir apparent.

• Party leaders have taken disciplinary action for promoting a larger role for Banerjee.

• The party’s strength is derived from the charisma and leadership of the party chairperson.