KOLKATA: Looking forward to West Bengal panchayat elections due this year, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) today, January 2, launched a new campaign Didir Suraksha Kavach to reach out to the people.

In the presence of TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee and State President Subrata Bakshi, the campaign was started by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The campaign was launched by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the presence of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and State president Subrata Bakshi.

"On January 11, the party will launch its campaign, which will last for 60 days. To ensure that every one may take benefit of the state government's welfare programmes, our party workers will reach out to residents throughout the State "Abhishek Banerjee said while addressing a press conference.

The new campaign's goal is to engage voters through the party's platform, much as Duare Sarkar (government at doorstep), a State government outreach initiative.

"10 crore individuals in the state would be reached by about 3.5 lakh party members. Everyone is being included, thus this is being done. The State administration will continue its Duare Sarkar campaign, "She said.

The TMC seeks to create "a united India and a reinforced federal framework," according to Ms. Banerjee, who was speaking about the party's goals as it celebrated its 25th anniversary on January 1.

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