West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the harassment of seven judicial officers in Kaliachak, Malda, was a joint conspiracy by the BJP and the Election Commission of India to pave the way for President’s Rule in the state. She emphasized the ECI’s responsibility to protect the officers and urged the public not to be provoked, highlighting the BJP’s alleged involvement in the incident.
Banerjee indirectly suggested the possible roles of Aam Aadmi Unnayan Party (AAUP) and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in the Malda episode without explicitly naming them. She cautioned against actions that could benefit the BJP in gaining power in West Bengal and emphasized the need to maintain peace to prevent further tarnishing of the state’s image.
The Chief Minister pointed out the involvement of individuals from Hyderabad and a former Trinamool Congress legislator in instigating unrest in Malda. She urged the public not to resort to violence and emphasized the importance of upholding the law to prevent further escalation of the situation.
