Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee will launch her 2021 Assembly elections campaign on July 21 at a Martyr’s Day rally, an annual event that has been used by the party as a show of strength, on virtual platforms.

“We can’t mark July 21 this time at the Maidan. But at 2 pm sharp on that day I will address everyone.

People should gather at the booth level from 1 pm, about 30 people at each place. You will hoist flags, pay respects to the martyrs and from 2 to 3 pm, I will speak,” Mamata Banerjee told her party workers.

While the BJP has already used virtual platforms to organise its political rallies in the state, this will be a first for Mamata Banerjee.

The rally will be telecasted on the ruling party’s social media handles in the wake of Covid pandemic.

Meanwhile, in first of its kind in the country, West Bengal has announced a special tribute to the Covid Warriors of the state who lost their lives while leading the fight against Covid-19. Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister has announced one government job for their next of kin.

A special gallantry award for all the Covid Warriors and a certificate acknowledging their selfless service to the nation have been announced by the chief minister, as a mark of gratitude.

The medal is called ‘The CM Medal for Covid Warriors’.

The CM also urged the Covid survivors to join the state government initiative of ‘Covid Club’ and help motivate patients to overcome the battle.