Mamata to Lead Protest Against ‘Harassment’ of Bengalis Outside WB
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that she will lead a protest in Kolkata on July 16 against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking migrants outside the state. The protest is a response to the increasing number of incidents of alleged harassment of Bengalis in other states, particularly Odisha and Delhi.
According to sources, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Chandrima Bhattacharya made the announcement at a press conference, condemning the alleged incidents of harassment and accusing the Centre of being insensitive to these allegations. Bhattacharya stated that the incidents are an “attack on Bengali identity and dignity.”
The protest is expected to draw large crowds, with supporters of the TMC and other Bengali-speaking communities expected to participate. The event is likely to be a significant show of strength for the Mamata Banerjee-led government, which has been vocal about its concerns over the treatment of Bengalis outside the state.
The issue of harassment of Bengalis has been a contentious one in recent years, with several incidents reported in various parts of the country. In Odisha, there have been reports of Bengali-speaking migrants being subjected to intimidation and harassment, with some even being forced to leave the state. Similarly, in Delhi, there have been allegations of Bengalis being targeted by fringe groups and other anti-Bengali elements.
The West Bengal government has been vocal about its concerns over these incidents, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally taking up the issue with the Centre. The TMC has also been actively campaigning on the issue, with party leaders and workers holding rallies and demonstrations across the state.
The protest on July 16 is likely to be a key moment in the ongoing controversy, with Mamata Banerjee expected to lead the charge against the alleged harassment of Bengalis. The event is likely to attract widespread media attention, with many expecting it to be a significant show of strength for the TMC and its supporters.
In the lead-up to the protest, the TMC has been actively mobilizing its supporters and allies, with party leaders and workers holding meetings and rallies across the state. The party has also been highlighting the alleged incidents of harassment, with party leaders and workers sharing stories and experiences on social media.
The Centre, meanwhile, has been accused of being insensitive to the allegations, with many critics accusing the government of doing little to address the issue. The TMC has been critical of the Centre’s handling of the issue, with party leaders and workers accusing the government of being biased towards anti-Bengali elements.
The protest on July 16 is likely to be a key moment in the ongoing controversy, with many expecting it to be a significant show of strength for the TMC and its supporters. The event is likely to attract widespread media attention, with many expecting it to be a key moment in the ongoing battle for the hearts and minds of Bengali-speaking communities across the country.
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