Kolkata: In a fiery retort to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s current critique of her authorities’s dealing with of the Sandeshkhali unrest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stood agency on Thursday, boldly proclaiming Bengal because the ”most secure place for girls.” Addressing the Prime Minister’s feedback with out naming him instantly, Banerjee questioned his silence throughout previous atrocities in opposition to girls, citing situations from Manipur to Hathras. She additionally invoked the reminiscence of Bilkis Bano, difficult the BJP’s stance.
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#WATCH | West Bengal CM &TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee addressing TMC Mahila Wing Rally in Kolkata says, “…I challenge BJP and say that Bengal is the only place where women are safe…” pic.twitter.com/PO2DmgkfZ1
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Rallying Women’s Power: Mamata Leads The Charge
Defiant within the face of criticism, Mamata Banerjee took to the streets of Kolkata, main a spirited rally of ladies supporters. Notably, girls from Sandeshkhali, the place allegations in opposition to native Trinamool leaders have surfaced, joined the march, amplifying the message of ladies’s rights and solidarity.
Under the banner of “Mahilader Adhikar, Amader Angikar” (Women’s Rights, Our Commitment), the rally epitomized Banerjee’s signature type – a foot march along with her on the forefront, backed by outstanding Trinamool leaders together with Sushmita Dev and Shashi Panja.
Banerjee’s Counter-Attack: Exposing BJP’s Hypocrisy
Banerjee did not mince phrases, calling out the BJP’s techniques and highlighting the current defection of former Calcutta High Court decide 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 way of numerous welfare schemes. However, the Sandeshkhali controversy threatens to disrupt this alliance, prompting Trinamool to bolster its defences.
Battle Of Words: BJP Vs Trinamool
In a tit-for-tat alternate, Prime Minister Modi labelled the Trinamool authorities as “anti-women,” citing the Sandeshkhali incident as proof. The BJP’s accusations in opposition to Trinamool strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and subsequent actions stirred a political storm, with Banerjee hitting again on the BJP’s selective outrage.
Trinamool’s Challenge To PM Modi: Questioning BJP’s Track Record
Derek O’Brien, representing the Trinamool, fired again at Prime Minister Modi, questioning the BJP’s dedication to girls’s empowerment. Highlighting statistics and previous allegations in opposition to BJP leaders, O’Brien challenged the Prime Minister’s ethical excessive floor.
Trinamool’s resolution to incorporate Sandeshkhali girls within the rally aimed to counter the Prime Minister’s current engagement with a choose group from the island. The transfer underscored Trinamool’s willpower to reclaim the narrative and defend its stronghold.
As the political battleground intensifies, Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress stay steadfast of their dedication to girls’s rights and their stronghold in Bengal, signalling a fierce electoral battle forward.
