Kolkata, August 29: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday issued a harsh warning, saying, “Remember if Bengal is burned, then Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi will also be burned,” amid escalating tensions around the rape and murder case of a 31-year-old doctor in West Bengal.
Demand for Mamata Banerjee’s resignation raises as her hate speech gets viral
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), however, took exception by Banerjee’s caution and increased their call for her resignation, claiming that her “anti-national comments isn’t the voice of someone holding a constitutional position.” Sukanta Majumdar, the president of the Bengal BJP and a union minister, also lodged a grievance against Mamata Banerjee for encouraging violence in Kolkata on Wednesday in a letter addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
“CM Mamata Banerjee openly drove a crowd today in Kolkata during her speech to the TMC Student Wing, saying, ‘I never sought revenge, but now, do what needs to be done.'” The letter from Majumdar stated, “This is nothing less than a blatant endorsement of revenge politics from the highest office in the state.”
He continued, “I humbly ask that you take notice of this important issue and take the necessary steps to resolve the situation, protect the rule of law, and preserve public order.”
Chief Ministers of other states expressed disappointment over Mamata Banerjee’s remarks
about the potential wide-ranging effects of the disturbance outside the state by saying, “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam? Don’t give us the red eye. Don’t even attempt to use your failed politics to set India on fire. It is not appropriate for you to use words that divide people.
as well and insisted that she provide a formal apology to the Northeast region as well as the country at large.
Didi has no right to threaten the Northeast. I really disapprove of such thoughtless remarks. She needs to apologize to the Northeast and the entire country in public. Mamata Ji needs to immediately quit using divisive politics to incite hatred and bloodshed.”
Joining Sarma and Biren Singh, , “Who gave you the right to make such objectionable remarks about Odisha?”
“Odisha is a peaceful state with responsible and aware citizens.” The people of Odisha will never put up with your harsh remarks, derogatory comments, and insensitive attitude towards our state. Your remark is hazardous for the nation because it takes revenge rather than providing justice to the victim of a horrible crime. Please don’t do this. Remain calm, he said.
BJP gets furious, asks Mamata Banerjee to step down from the position of CM
Sukanta Majumdar, a union minister and president of the Bengal BJP, criticized Mamata Banerjee for her comments and asked that she quit as chief minister, saying that her caution sounded like the voice of an anti-national.
, “CM Mamata Banerjee makes anti-national remarks today, saying that if Bengal burns, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi will burn as well. She does this in a shameless manner.” This is the voice of an anti-nationalist, not of someone with a constitutional viewpoint.
Her words are obviously intended to provoke violence, frighten individuals, and promote enmity among them. She is no longer capable of such a significant role. “Mamata Banerjee needs to step down right away,” he continued.
“A cornered Mamata Banerjee has declared war on the people of West Bengal, who are holding her to account in the brutal rape and murder of a young lady doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital,” , the head of the BJP’s IT unit, in response to Banerjee. Our sister or daughter might have been the deceased, but Mamata demands more blood.
“A call to violence by an elected Chief Minister is the greatest betrayal of the people’s mandate!”
Mamata Banerjee on “Anti-rape” bill
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, announced on Wednesday that her Trinamool Congress party will approve a bill on anti-rape laws that will allow the accused to be hanged if found guilty.
The Chief Minister also issued a protest warning, stating, “We will call an Assembly session next week and pass the bill within 10 days.” This bill will be forwarded to Governor CV Ananda Bose. We’re going to sit outside Raj Bhavan if he doesn’t pass. This bill needs to pass, and this time he can’t get away with it.