Mamata Banerjee Urges West Bengal to Unite Against BJP Ahead of Assembly Polls
Mumbai: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday called on the people of the state to unite against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming assembly elections, accusing the party of disrespecting religions, creating unrest, and targeting locals in Malda. She also alleged that central agencies were being misused for political purposes.
The West Bengal Assembly elections are scheduled in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting of votes set for May 4.
Addressing a public rally at Manikchak, Banerjee said, “If you want to live peacefully for the next five years, you must unite to stop the BJP. They will ruin the country. They don’t respect any religion. They impose a religion manufactured by them. Maa Kali’s prasad includes both fish and meat. What religion is the BJP trying to preach? They first need to understand the culture of Bengal.”
She urged people not to fall for provocations, claiming the BJP aimed to create trouble and arrest 30–40 people in every area, particularly in Malda. “Innocent people are getting arrested. NIA, CBI, ED, BSF & CISF are under Mota Bhai’s control. Mota Bhai calls us thieves. But where does the money from the borders go? You brand people as infiltrators for speaking in Bengali. You [BJP] are the biggest infiltrators,” she alleged.
Banerjee also warned voters against supporting any party other than the All India Trinamool Congress, claiming a tacit understanding between BJP and Congress could pave the way for NRC implementation and detention camps. She assured that her government would not allow a single citizen to be sent to such camps.
“In Malda, BJP and Congress each hold one Lok Sabha seat. They have an understanding in Bengal. Don’t cast a vote for any other party. Otherwise, NRC will happen, followed by detention camps. The AITC government will not allow even a single person to be sent to the detention camps,” she said.
Highlighting alleged threats to migrant workers, Banerjee said, “They are stopping people from returning to cast their votes. Train tickets aren’t being sold, buses are blocked. However, you must return and protect your rights.” She cited the recent killing of a migrant labourer from Bengal in Rajasthan as an example of BJP-led suppression.
The CM further accused the BJP of attempting to “sell Bengal” by curbing voting rights, creating divisions among officials, and pressuring AITC candidates via ED and CBI. “They call people and threaten them with ED and CBI. Sometimes they give bait. Our candidates are being told that if BJP doesn’t get enough seats, those who win will have to support BJP. But this plan will never succeed,” she added.
Banerjee concluded her speech by urging citizens to seek democratic revenge through voting and highlighted rising prices and the hardships faced by ordinary people under the BJP.
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