Mamata Banerjee Expresses Concern Over Alleged BJP Conspiracy
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22.04.2024 : During an election rally in Balurghat, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee voiced apprehensions about the safety of herself and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. She accused the ruling BJP of orchestrating a conspiracy against them and urged Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, workers, and the people of West Bengal to stay vigilant.
“The BJP is targeting me and Abhishek. We don’t feel safe, but we are not afraid of their conspiracy,” stated Banerjee, addressing the rally attendees. She emphasized the need for everyone to be cautious against potential conspiracies targeting TMC leaders and the state’s residents.
Banerjee’s concerns were prompted by remarks made by BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, hinting at a significant event on Monday that could impact the TMC and its leadership.
Responding to Adhikari’s remarks, Banerjee criticized him as a “traitor” who joined the BJP to safeguard personal interests. She dismissed his threats, such as mentioning a “chocolate bomb explosion,” as insignificant, asserting that the TMC would counter such tactics with factual rebuttals.
The Chief Minister also took aim at the BJP’s recent changes, including the alteration of the Doordarshan logo to a saffron hue. She accused the Modi government of politicizing independent institutions like Doordarshan and disrespecting the country’s historical figures by associating the saffron color with political symbolism.
Banerjee’s criticism extended to broader concerns about the BJP’s authoritarian tendencies, warning of potential threats to religious and democratic rights if the party retained power.
“We strongly protest the decision to change the color of the DD logo. It reflects the BJP’s authoritarian rule. If they return to power, democratic processes may be jeopardized,” Banerjee remarked, highlighting her concerns about the future of democracy and religious freedoms.
The escalating political tensions underscore the intensity of the ongoing election campaign in West Bengal, with both major parties trading accusations and rallying their respective supporters ahead of crucial voting days.