Kolkata: In a fiery retort to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest critique of her authorities’s dealing with of the Sandeshkhali unrest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed all allegations on Thursday and boldly proclaimed that Bengal is the ”most secure place for ladies.” Addressing the Prime Minister’s feedback with out naming him straight, Banerjee questioned his silence throughout previous atrocities towards ladies, citing cases from Manipur to Hathras. She additionally invoked the reminiscence of Bilkis Bano, difficult the BJP’s stance.
#WATCH | West Bengal CM &TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee addressing TMC Mahila Wing Rally in Kolkata says, “…I problem BJP and say that Bengal is the one place the place ladies are protected…” pic.twitter.com/PO2DmgkfZ1
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2024
Rallying Ladies’s Energy: Mamata Leads The Cost
Defiant within the face of criticism, Mamata Banerjee took to the streets of Kolkata, main a spirited rally of ladies supporters. Notably, ladies from Sandeshkhali, the place allegations towards native Trinamool leaders have surfaced, joined the march, amplifying the message of ladies’s rights and solidarity. Beneath the banner of “Mahilader Adhikar, Amader Angikar” (Ladies’s Rights, Our Dedication), the rally epitomized Banerjee’s signature fashion – a foot march along with her on the forefront, backed by outstanding Trinamool leaders together with Sushmita Dev and Shashi Panja.
#WATCH | Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alongside along with her nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, participates within the get together’s Mahila Wing Rally. pic.twitter.com/RhStSe7m1u
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2024
Banerjee’s Counter-Assault On BJP
Banerjee did not mince phrases, calling out the BJP’s techniques and highlighting the latest defection of former Calcutta Excessive Courtroom choose Abhijit Gangopadhyay to the BJP. She questioned the integrity of justice below a BJP-affiliated judiciary, emphasizing the necessity for impartiality.
Recognizing the pivotal position of ladies voters in Trinamool’s stronghold, Banerjee has nurtured their assist by means of numerous welfare schemes. Nonetheless, the Sandeshkhali controversy threatens to disrupt this alliance, prompting Trinamool to bolster its defences.
Battle Of Phrases: BJP Vs Trinamool
In a tit-for-tat trade, Prime Minister Modi labelled the Trinamool authorities as “anti-women,” citing the Sandeshkhali incident as proof. The BJP’s accusations towards Trinamool strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and subsequent actions stirred a political storm, with Banerjee hitting again on the BJP’s selective outrage.
TMC’s Problem To PM Modi: Questioning BJP’s Monitor File
Derek O’Brien, representing the Trinamool, fired again at Prime Minister Modi, questioning the BJP’s dedication to ladies’s empowerment. Highlighting statistics and previous allegations towards BJP leaders, O’Brien challenged the Prime Minister’s ethical excessive floor.
Trinamool’s resolution to incorporate Sandeshkhali ladies within the rally aimed to counter the Prime Minister’s latest engagement with a choose group from the island. The transfer underscored Trinamool’s dedication to reclaim the narrative and defend its stronghold.
