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Lastly, wherever there is pollution, we have seen over the last 15 years in Bengal, in Kolkata and Asansol, that garbage is lying everywhere and is not being cleaned. Now this responsibility is also being given to the public through geotagging. We have developed an app where people can send geotagged pictures, and within two hours the corporation or municipality will come and clean the area. But along with this, I also need the cooperation of the public. We should not throw garbage on the roads. Prevention is better than cure. Of course, cleaning is our responsibility, but we must also remain conscious about littering on roads...

Let’s see how this app pans out. Hopefully there’s no cobra effect of this app.

I've just had conversation with few political observers here in AP. While I am a greenhorn, they are seasoned people who have spent ~20+ years in politics, either as political workers or political reporting or in any other way. I was just a fly on the wall, sitting in corner and listening to them all.

They themselves get inputs from their long term friends back in WB or acquaintances that go back to Bengal in some way or the other. One of them has a friend who works with ABP (Anand Bazar Patrika). They've mentioned lot of other names too but they are all new to me and couldn't remember.

The elections of WB are being watched with great interest in AP. Anyway, according to our people, TMC is going to make a comeback again, probably with slightly diminished mandate. And BJP will increase its vote share and seats but not nearly enough to form the govt. The prediction from here is TMC : 160, BJP : 110.

What would be your estimate? How do you see the return of TMC, IF it happens?

Lastly, I should say that if any of you are considering moving out of your state for any purpose - education, employment or Medical issues, do consider our Telugu states Telangana or Andhra Pradesh. I believe Telugu people are most positive about Bengalis for historical reasons. You should consider our states to be your second home and I am sure you'd feel welcome here.