Can do my ministerial work from anywhere in India: Mamata

“We can run the government from anywhere”,she said adding “I am here not only to perform ministry work but I am here to represent the people.”

Alleging that she was a subject of discrimination and bias,Mamata said “when I come to Rail Bhawan you ask this question (about spending more time in Bengal). But why don’t you ask the same question to other ministers who come here.”

Banerjee said she is upset for not being able to spend more time among his people due to the ministerial work.

“I am sad that I cannot give more time to my party and and meet the people who voted for us. I am here because of my people and I cannot betray them”,she said.

Highlighting her priority as Railway Minister,she said the focus is on restoring punctuality in train services and “justice” to passengers.

Admitting the need to improve punctuality and cleanliness in train services,Mamata said it will take some time to restore these qualities.

“We will constantly monitor the punctuality,safety,security and cleanliness of trains”,the Railway Minister said.

Responding to a question whether she was in favour of disinvestment,she said “our party has a policy on disinvestment.” To a question about the roadmap for railways and the issue of subsidising of passenger fares,she said “I cannot reveal anything due to the upcoming railway budget.”