Tensions Escalate Between Trinamool and BJP Over Bangladesh Issue

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews,  December 9, 2024, Kolkata : A sharp exchange of words unfolded between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the situation in Bangladesh and its implications for West Bengal. In a fiery assembly session, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused opposition parties of attempting to incite tension in the state, drawing a scathing response from Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.

Banerjee alleged that certain political parties were exploiting the Bangladesh issue to fuel unrest in West Bengal. "These parties are engaging in divisive politics, creating tension for their gains," she remarked. However, Adhikari hit back, questioning Banerjee's stance on recent incidents, including attacks on ISKCON and BJP activist Sayan Ghosh. "Are those incidents fake? Mamata Banerjee is fake," he retorted.

Adhikari also accused Banerjee of indulging in appeasement politics. "She is blaming others to save face," he said, referencing widespread anger in the state over developments in Bangladesh. He further criticized the TMC for allegedly facilitating protests involving state leaders Siddiqullah Chowdhury and Firhad Hakim, while claiming that Hindu groups were subjected to restrictions when they attempted to protest in Kolkata, even with the national flag.

The dispute underscores the politically charged atmosphere in West Bengal, with both parties clashing over communal and cross-border issues. Amid the war of words, public emotions remain heightened, reflecting the complex dynamics of religion and politics in the state.