Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP for suggesting the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal. She expressed concerns that this move by the BJP aims to deprive people of their rights. Speaking at an election rally in Keshiary, Mamata Banerjee highlighted that the UCC could restrict individuals from practicing their religions freely.
She emphasized the diversity in marriage customs across different communities, stating that the BJP’s proposed UCC would impose a singular path for all. Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of intending to control people’s religious practices, education, culture, and traditions through this uniform code. The Chief Minister urged the public to reconsider the implications of the BJP’s stance on the UCC issue.
Following the BJP’s pledge to introduce the UCC in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee criticized the party and the Election Commission. She alleged a conspiracy to invalidate her nomination in the Bhabanipur constituency, accusing certain individuals of attempting to manipulate the nomination process. Despite these challenges, Mamata Banerjee asserted that her nomination remained valid, condemning the actions that tarnished her reputation.
In response to the exclusion of names during the Special Intensive Revision process, Mamata Banerjee denounced it as a ploy to benefit the BJP. She accused the BJP of orchestrating the process to gain political advantage and claimed that the party was pushing for the Delimitation Bill during the elections. Mamata Banerjee warned that such actions by the BJP could lead to the division of Bengal.
