Never Expected PM to Call us Thieves: West Bengal CM Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her disappointment and hurt after Prime Minister Narendra Modi allegedly called the people of her state “thieves” during a rally in the state. Banerjee has accused the PM of disrespecting her chair and the state, and has also raised questions about the Centre’s attitude towards West Bengal.
Banerjee made these comments in response to PM Modi’s rally in the state, where he criticized the Trinamool Congress government for its handling of the state’s economy and development. Banerjee has accused the PM of making false and baseless allegations against her government, and has claimed that he has turned a blind eye to the corruption and misrule of other BJP-ruled states.
“He has turned a blind eye to the performances of so-called double-engine BJP governments of UP, Maharashtra…where corruption is at its highest,” Banerjee claimed. “He is trying to divert attention from the failures of his own government at the Centre.”
Banerjee also accused the Centre of holding back funds and implementing a “divide and rule” policy towards West Bengal. She claimed that the Centre was trying to weaken the state’s economy and create divisions among the people.
“He should respect my chair as I do his,” Banerjee said. “I never expected him to call us thieves. It is a matter of shame for him.”
Banerjee’s comments have sparked a heated debate in the state, with many supporting her and accusing the PM of using divisive language. The PM’s rally in the state was seen as an attempt to gain political mileage ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
The Trinamool Congress government has been in power in West Bengal since 2011, and Banerjee has been the CM since then. The state has seen significant economic growth and development during her tenure, with many projects and initiatives being launched to boost the economy and improve the living standards of the people.
However, the state has also faced challenges, including corruption and misrule. Banerjee has faced criticism for her handling of the state’s economy and development, and has been accused of nepotism and corruption.
Despite these challenges, Banerjee remains a popular leader in the state, and her government has been re-elected for two consecutive terms. The upcoming assembly elections in the state are likely to be a closely contested affair, with the BJP trying to make inroads into the state and the Trinamool Congress trying to retain its hold on power.
In the backdrop of the PM’s rally and Banerjee’s comments, the battle for West Bengal is set to heat up in the coming months. The state is a key battleground for both the BJP and the Trinamool Congress, and the outcome of the elections will have significant implications for the country’s political landscape.
As the political temperature in West Bengal continues to rise, it remains to be seen how the state’s people will respond to the PM’s allegations and Banerjee’s counter-attacks. One thing is certain, however – the battle for West Bengal is set to be a closely fought and intense affair, with the winner likely to have a significant impact on the country’s politics.
