Mamata Alleges Harassment of Bengalis by BJP, Holds Mega Protest
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest in Kolkata on Tuesday, condemning the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. The protest, which was attended by thousands of people, was a strong expression of discontent against the BJP’s treatment of Bengalis.
Speaking at the protest, Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP was targeting Bengali-speaking people, calling them “Rohingyas” and arresting them without any reason. She said that the attitude of the BJP towards Bengalis was “disheartening” and that it was a clear attempt to divide the society on linguistic and cultural lines.
“The BJP calls all Bengali-speaking people…Rohingyas. Anyone who speaks Bengali is arrested and put behind bars,” Mamata Banerjee said, her voice filled with emotion. “This is not a new phenomenon. This is a well-planned scheme to create divisions and hatred in our society.”
The protest was held in front of the Kolkata Police headquarters, and it was attended by leaders of various political parties, including the Congress, the Left Front, and the Trinamool Congress. The protesters raised slogans and held placards, demanding an end to the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people.
Mamata Banerjee’s protest comes at a time when the BJP is scheduled to visit West Bengal on July 18. The visit is seen as a bid by the BJP to strengthen its presence in the state, which has traditionally been a stronghold of the Left Front and the Trinamool Congress.
The BJP has been accused of targeting Bengali-speaking people in several states, including Assam, Tripura, and Jharkhand. In Assam, the BJP government has been accused of implementing a National Register of Citizens (NRC) that has left many Bengali-speaking people in a state of uncertainty.
The NRC was implemented by the BJP government in Assam in 2019, with the aim of identifying and deporting illegal immigrants from the state. However, the process has been criticized by many, including the opposition parties, who have accused the government of targeting Bengali-speaking people and violating their rights.
Mamata Banerjee has been a vocal critic of the NRC and has accused the BJP of trying to create divisions in the society. She has also accused the BJP of using the NRC as a tool to divide the society and create hatred against Bengali-speaking people.
The protest led by Mamata Banerjee is a clear indication of the growing tensions between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress has been a strong critic of the BJP’s policies, including the NRC, and has accused the party of trying to divide the society on linguistic and cultural lines.
The protest is also seen as a bid by Mamata Banerjee to create a united front against the BJP in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress has been gaining popularity in the state, and the protest is seen as a bid to cement its position as the main opposition party in the state.
In conclusion, the protest led by Mamata Banerjee is a strong expression of discontent against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. The protest is a clear indication of the growing tensions between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, and it is a bid by Mamata Banerjee to create a united front against the BJP in the state.
