West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent comments at the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) foundation day rally have garnered attention from leaders in Assam and Manipur. During her speech, Banerjee warned that any attempts to instigate unrest in West Bengal could lead to broader consequences, affecting neighboring states including Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Delhi.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded to Banerjee’s remarks by expressing concern and calling for a halt to divisive rhetoric. Sarma emphasized that such statements could be detrimental to national unity and urged a focus on constructive politics.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also condemned Banerjee’s comments, requesting a public apology and urging against incitement of violence. Singh stressed the importance of maintaining peace and avoiding inflammatory language in political discourse.
In response, West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging a review of Banerjee’s statements. Majumdar described the remarks as potentially harmful to democratic values and called for protective measures for West Bengal’s interests.
The controversy follows a recent tragic incident involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, which has led to protests and calls for justice from junior doctors. Banerjee announced that her party would advocate for stronger legal measures against sexual violence and plans to stage a demonstration if necessary.
The situation continues to evolve, with leaders from various regions weighing in on the implications of Banerjee’s statements.
