Committed to make Bengal self-reliant: Mamata

Even as she blamed the previous regime for leaving the state "debt burdened" and the central government for taking away all its revenue, Banerjee asked the people to be patient for the implementation of the schemes and projects announced.


"A seed does not instantly transform into a full-grown tree. It takes time. We are taking initiatives, results will follow surely but they will take time," she said.

She also her government was mulling to connect Malda with Kolkata through a helicopter service.