BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of changing ‘Sonar Bangla’ to ‘Bhay Bangla’ and practicing divisive politics. He highlighted concerns over governance in Bengal and alleged that Banerjee is using appeasement tactics to create division. Patra expressed distress over the situation in the state, emphasizing the significance of Bengal in India’s history.
Patra claimed that Mamata Banerjee’s governance has taken a troubling turn, drawing parallels to historical attempts to divide Bengal. He questioned whether Bengal is still part of India, suggesting Banerjee’s approach is causing division. The BJP leader promised to present evidence of concerning developments in Bengal, particularly regarding the SIR process and alleged violence to obstruct it.
Alleging attacks on booth-level officers and instances of violence, Patra criticized the safety of election officials in Bengal. He cited specific incidents, including an attack on a BLO office in the presence of a Trinamool Congress MLA. Patra accused Banerjee of prioritizing Rohingyas and Bangladeshis for electoral gains, warning against dividing India for political advantage.
