Union Home Minister Amit Shah encouraged the tribal population of West Bengal to view the upcoming Assembly elections as an opportunity to retaliate against the Trinamool Congress and the Mamata Banerjee-led state government. Shah highlighted the recent incident where President Droupadi Murmu, a tribal community member, faced disrespect during her visit to the state. He emphasized that the election presents a chance for tribals to seek justice for their insulted President.
Shah, addressing a campaign rally in tribal-dominated Chhatna, Bankura district, criticized both the Congress and Mamata Banerjee for not electing anyone from a tribal background as the President of India. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appointing Droupadi Murmu, a tribal woman, as the President, and condemned Mamata Banerjee for disrespecting her during her visit to West Bengal. Shah urged tribal voters to use their electoral power to avenge the insult against their tribal President.
Furthermore, Shah accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of playing the victim card before every election. He dismissed her tactics of portraying herself as a victim by wearing bandages or casts, stating that such actions would be futile. Shah assured the audience that if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, the Chief Minister would be a local individual who speaks the language of Bengal.
Highlighting the importance of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in West Bengal, Shah emphasized the need to prevent individuals from having multiple spouses simultaneously and to combat “Love Jihad.” He stressed the significance of UCC in maintaining social harmony and preventing unlawful practices in the state.
