Mamata has imposed an unofficial emergency in WB: Sukanta Majumdar
West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has sparked a controversy by accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of imposing an unofficial emergency in the state. Majumdar made this statement while addressing a press conference, where he also criticized the Chief Minister for not observing ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Day) on November 19.
According to Majumdar, Banerjee is not observing ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ because she supported the 1975 Emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He referenced an incident from 1975 where Banerjee was seen dancing on the bonnet of socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan’s car. Narayan was one of the many people who were jailed for opposing the Emergency.
Majumdar’s statement has sparked a heated debate in the political circles of West Bengal. The BJP chief claimed that Banerjee’s actions are a clear indication of her support for authoritarian rule and her disregard for democracy. He added that the Chief Minister’s decision not to observe ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ is a testament to her lack of respect for the Constitution.
The West Bengal government, however, has refuted Majumdar’s claims, stating that the Chief Minister has always been a strong advocate of democracy and the Constitution. The government has also accused the BJP of trying to create controversy and divert attention from its own failures.
The controversy surrounding Majumdar’s statement has once again highlighted the deep-seated animosity between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. The two parties have been engaged in a bitter battle for years, with the BJP trying to make inroads into the state and the Trinamool Congress fighting to maintain its dominance.
Majumdar’s statement has also sparked a debate about the role of Mamata Banerjee in the 1975 Emergency. While some have defended Banerjee, saying that she was a young student at the time and did not have a role in the Emergency, others have questioned her silence on the issue. Banerjee has never publicly spoken about her views on the Emergency, leaving many to speculate about her stance.
The controversy has also brought back memories of the Emergency, which was imposed by Indira Gandhi on June 26, 1975. The Emergency lasted for 21 months and was characterized by widespread human rights abuses, censorship, and the arrest of thousands of people, including many opposition leaders.
The impact of the Emergency was devastating, with many lives lost and the country’s democratic institutions severely damaged. The Emergency also led to widespread resentment against Indira Gandhi and the Congress party, which ultimately contributed to their downfall in the 1977 general elections.
In the context of the present controversy, Majumdar’s statement seems to be an attempt to corner Mamata Banerjee and create a perception that she is not committed to democracy and the Constitution. However, it remains to be seen whether this strategy will pay off for the BJP, or whether it will backfire and further polarize the political landscape of West Bengal.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding Sukanta Majumdar’s statement has once again highlighted the deep-seated animosity between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. While Majumdar’s statement has sparked a heated debate, it remains to be seen whether it will have any lasting impact on the political landscape of the state.
News Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1937826460544417939
