Assam CM Criticizes Mamata Banerjee Ahead of Assembly Elections
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Accusations Against Mamata Banerjee
On Tuesday, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of making divisive and communal statements ahead of the second phase of assembly elections.
In a post on social media, Sarma targeted Banerjee, alleging that she implied fear from a particular community. He described West Bengal as a "laboratory of appeasement" while criticizing the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Sarma emphasized the urgent need to save Bengal, stating that Banerjee's assertion that Hindus in Bengal are safe solely because she is in power is not only troubling but also entirely dangerous and divisive. He remarked that such claims from a sitting chief minister reflect a complete failure of governance and highlight how demographic changes have consumed what was once known as 'Sonar Bangla.'
BJP's Confidence in Winning
Expressing confidence in the BJP's victory, Sarma reiterated that Banerjee's comments reinforce the party's long-standing claims about the TMC's rule, which he characterized as a breeding ground for appeasement, riots, syndicates, violence, and fear among the populace. He stated that Bengal is now weary of this misgovernance and deserves the rule of law, predicting that the fear will end in 2026 and true 'change' is on the horizon.
TMC's Response to BJP's Statements
Earlier in the day, the Trinamool Congress sharply reacted to the BJP's 'Bengal Goodbye' statement regarding Mamata Banerjee, accusing the opposition party of plotting to 'ruin' the state.
The BJP had shared a graphic depicting CM Mamata leaving after the election results on May 4, captioned "Bengal Goodbye." The TMC condemned this social media post as an 'open threat' to the culture and language of West Bengal, alleging that the BJP aims to homogenize the state's people. In a post on the social media platform X, the TMC reiterated its previous jibe against the BJP, labeling it as 'anti-Bengal.'