Mohammed Ajmal Siddique, who resigned from his positions in the Trinamool Congress, claimed he was compelled to join the party out of fear of its leaders. He stated that he faced demands for money and false cases when he refused to comply with requests. Siddique mentioned that joining the party was seen as necessary for conducting business or social work in West Bengal.
Siddique criticized the party’s General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, attributing the current state of the Trinamool to his leadership style. He highlighted the need to interact through Banerjee’s Personal Assistant rather than directly with him. Despite his criticisms, Siddique praised Trinamool Chief Mamata Banerjee as a strong leader.
The former Trinamool leader acknowledged the prevalence of “cut money” during the party’s previous rule in West Bengal. He expressed disappointment at not being able to fulfill his role as the Minority Cell Secretary for the Muslim community. Siddique accused the party of exploiting Muslims for votes and portraying them negatively.
Siddique expressed hope in Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s inclusive governance approach, emphasizing unity among people of all faiths. He commended the BJP’s governance in West Bengal and supported their prohibition of cow sacrifice during Bakrid. Siddique indicated a willingness to join the BJP’s minority cell if given the opportunity, emphasizing the importance of political support for social work.
