West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls for unity, slams BJP's 'divisive politics' at Eid prayers

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 31, 2025, 10:24 IST

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for unity and urged people not to fall for provocations aimed at inciting communal riots. Addressing an Eid event, she reassured support for minorities and criticized the BJP's approach. TMC's Abhishek Banerjee echoed her sentiment, stressing on the party's commitment to resisting divisive politics in the state.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls for unity, slams BJP's 'divisive politics' at Eid prayers

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee emphasized the importance of not yielding to provocations intended to incite communal riots, reaffirming her commitment to peace.

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged people not to fall for provocations aimed at fueling communal riots, asserting that her government would ensure peace in the state.
Speaking at an Eid prayers event on Red Road, Banerjee said, "Provocations are being made to fuel riots, but please don't fall into these traps. The West Bengal government stands with the minorities. No one can provoke tensions in the state."
She also took a swipe at the BJP, asking, "If they have problems with minorities, will they change the Constitution of the country?"
Banerjee reaffirmed her commitment to secularism and accused the BJP of indulging in "jumla politics" to divide people.

TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, addressing the gathering, said the party had successfully resisted the BJP in the last Lok Sabha elections.
"The BJP says 'Hindus are in danger,' and their friends say 'Muslims are in danger.' The truth is, the entire country is in danger because of their politics. If they try to create divisions in Bengal, we will resist it," he said.
Both leaders reiterated that the Trinamool Congress would continue to oppose attempts to stoke communal tensions in the state.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged citizens to resist provocations that could lead to communal riots, emphasizing her government's commitment to maintaining peace in the state.
Banerjee criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party for their approach towards minorities, questioning whether they would alter the Constitution to address their grievances.
Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee asserted that the party successfully opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party in the previous Lok Sabha elections and vowed to resist any attempts to create divisions in West Bengal.

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