While in an interview to Qurantimetv (QTV LIVE) Soumitra ray the lead vocalist of the Bengali band, Bhoomi requested Mamata Banerjee, CM of West Bengal to let him stand for his home town Harishchandrapur Maldah where he is a son of the soil and philanthropic exploits are discernible.
He told that Harishchandrapur is his native place where his ancestors are well-known. So he always wanted to do something for the people from his hometown. He owes a lot to the land and if he can't do anything he will be called as traitor.
He said "when I sing, I sing for people and not for any particular party. Similarly I am loved by every party and not by any particular party. So If I request any help for the people they know that I am requesting for the betterment of the area and its people, and not for me. Yes I did some work in road construction, hospitals and ITI college. There was a huge problem of electricity supply in Harishchandrapur. I requested Manish Gupta ( former Minister of Power and electrical engineering) to see the matter. A substation has been constructed and now there is no powercut. This is really a great achievement. Me and the people of Harishchandrapur are really thankful to Manish Gupta and Sobhandeb Chetterjee.
Once Didi asked me to stand for North Maldah constituency for Loksabha. But couldn't win due to various reasons as the environment was not convenient. But this time I am praying to Didi to give me only Harishchandrapur. Otherwise I am not interested. I will only work for people as I am doing now with all your blessings."
