Mamata for INDIA Unity Against BJP in Bengal, Rules Out Return of TMC Rebels
Banerjee urged INDIA bloc parties to set aside differences and unite against the BJP as her party faced a parallel rebel rally in Kolkata.
- On Tuesday, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee addressed the annual Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata, urging all INDIA alliance partners to unite against the BJP, stating the fight is "bigger than individual or political egos."
- Amidst internal party tensions, a breakaway faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee organised a parallel rally on Mayo Road in Kolkata while Banerjee's faction held its event, highlighting the organisational crisis gripping the TMC.
- Banerjee alleged that around 600 bikers carrying guns attempted to destroy the Martyrs' Day stage on Monday night, claiming, "Last night me, Abhishek along with other leaders, guarded the Shaheed Diwas stage from the BJP's continuous attack."
- Following Monday's violent clashes in Delhi, Banerjee condemned alleged police brutality against students, stating, "If need be, I will visit Delhi and join their protest," framing it as a movement to save democracy.
- Challenging those attempting to stop her, Banerjee announced plans to visit districts across West Bengal, while criticising the BJP-led government for failures in the Annapurna Bhandar scheme, Pay Commission, and COVID-19 handling.
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Mamata reaches out to Cong, CPI-M for anti-BJP front
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has urged the Congress and CPI(M) to set aside their differences and unite under the INDIA bloc to fight the BJP in West Bengal. This marks a significant shift in the TMC's stance, which has historically been a bitter rival to the Congress and Left in the state.
Martyrs' Day rally: Mamata calls for INDIA unity against BJP in Bengal, rules out return of TMC rebels
Though she did not name the Congress or the CPI(M), her remarks were seen as an appeal to the TMC's INDIA bloc partners, with whom it has maintained an uneasy relationship in West Bengal despite being part of the national opposition alliance
Mamata Banerjee rules out return of TMC rebels, says she will join CJP protest if needed
‘If you want to support the BJP, go to the BJP. The more of you who leave, the happier I will be. My students and youth workers are there to fill every vacancy,’ says the Bengal former chief minister
"If needed, I will visit Delhi and join CJP protest": Mamata Banerjee calls for Opposition unity against BJP
"The time has come to be united under the umbrella of the INDIA Alliance against the BJP. I request all parties of the nation and the entire country, and in Bengal also," she added.
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