Mar 31, 2025 11:54 AM IST
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee harassed that her authorities would stand with the residents, guaranteeing that nobody might fire up tensions within the state
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday mentioned folks should united and never fall for provocations that will gasoline communal riots.
Mamata Banejee was addressing an Eid prayers programme on Purple Highway. (PTI picture)
Whereas addressing Eid celebrations in Kolkata, Banerjee, with out naming them, criticised each the Bharatiya Janata Occasion (BJP) and Left.
“I don’t want that there should be a riot. Common people don’t do riots. One political party does it. The red party earlier used to make tall claims about secularism. But today red and saffron has become one. Let them be. We are enough. We will fight with our lives,” Banerjee mentioned.
“Not all Hindus and Christians are against you. There are some political leaders who engage in trade with religion. We will shut down their shops if you stay together. They want to do riots. I want to stop riots,” she added.
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She additionally raked up the continuing Manipur disaster questioning the federal government.
“They are saying that there have been communal rights and are demanding President’s Rule. I asked them what happened in Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. They impose restrictions on what people should eat and wear on Eid. They are terribly atrocious,” mentioned Banerjee.
“What do these people want? To divide and rule? I will sacrifice my life for the country. My life is devoted to every religion, caste, creed and community. If you stay safe, I will stay safe. I don’t want riots. Don’t fall prey to provocations. This is their plan. This is their game. If they say something, remember Didi is with you. Let them shout and talk rubbish. Show them in the ballot box when time comes. But don’t touch them as they would get importance,” the TMC supremo added.
In response to the allegations, BJP chief Rahul Sinha alleged that the TMC chief was utilizing an auspicious day to make communal speeches.
“Whenever Ram Navami approaches, the chief minister uses this platform during Eid celebrations to make communal speeches. Earlier too, she did this and riots took place in Howrah. She is repeating the same this year,” mentioned Sinha.
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