Ram Gopal Varma says Mamata Banerjee is attacking democracy by refusing to step down as CM despite her party's defeat

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed surprise and raised concerns after Mamata Banerjee chose not to step down as Chief Minister despite her party’s defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The All India Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata, suffered a decisive loss to the BJP, with the results declared on Monday.

Taking to X, Varma wrote, “After so many decades in politics and 15 years as CM, I can’t believe that @MamataOfficial is ignoring that democracy by its very DNA is about institutions and attacking them amounts to attacking democracy.” Mamata Banerjee, however, had earlier refused to resign, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party had “looted” the elections.

In another post, RGV shared an old photograph of Thalapathy Vijay after he was leading in Tamil Nadu, along with a thought-provoking message that quickly caught the internet’s attention. The image sparked widespread discussion among social media users and cinema fans due to the striking comparison he drew using the throwback moment.



The photograph featured former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at a public event years ago. Standing behind him was a young Vijay, reportedly around 16 at the time. Highlighting the transformation, Varma noted that no one could have predicted that the boy in the background would one day rise to become a major political force in Tamil Nadu. His observation instantly went viral, with many users resharing the image and calling it a remarkable moment in hindsight.

Soon after the post surfaced, social media platforms were flooded with reactions, memes, and fan edits. Many described the image as an “iconic moment,” pointing out how it captured the unpredictability of life and success. Fans, especially from the film fraternity, were thrilled to see a rare glimpse of a young Vijay alongside Karunanidhi. The post has since become one of the most talked-about celebrity reactions in the wake of Vijay’s recent success, once again showcasing Ram Gopal Varma’s knack for sparking conversation with a single, powerful visual.



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