The Trinamool Congress has accused its former legislator, Humayun Kabir, and his newly-formed Aam Aadmi Unnayan Party (AAUP) of striking a Rs 1,000 crore deal with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to influence minority votes in West Bengal Assembly constituencies where his candidates are contesting alongside Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM. This accusation drew a swift denial from Kabir during a joint press conference where an audio clip was released by Trinamool leaders.
The released audio clip allegedly features Kabir discussing strategies with an unidentified person, aiming to sway Muslim voters while ensuring BJP’s success with Hindu voters. Kabir also purportedly pledged full support to the BJP’s potential Chief Minister if the party secures power in West Bengal. The Trinamool leaders presented this audio clip amidst Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign rally in Haldia.
In response to the allegations, Kabir refuted the claims and challenged the Trinamool Congress to provide evidence supporting their accusations. Denying any involvement in a Rs 1,000 crore deal with the BJP, Kabir labeled the released audio clip as fake. He expressed readiness to sacrifice for his mission of constructing the Babri Mosque in Murshidabad district, mirroring the original structure in Ayodhya.
