Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for granting Indian citizenship to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. He expressed concern over the presence of 50 lakh such immigrants on the voter list due to the state government’s actions. Singh also drew parallels between Mamata Banerjee’s governance and the historical events under Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy’s leadership.
Giving a historical perspective, Singh likened Mamata Banerjee’s rule to Suhrawardy’s during the pre-partition era, citing concerns about the treatment of Hindus in West Bengal. He emphasized the need for collective action to safeguard the state and its people. Singh warned of consequences for “Trinamool Congress goons” once the BJP assumes power post the upcoming Assembly elections in May.
In a separate statement, Singh defended Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha nomination as a voluntary decision. He criticized the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Tejashwi Yadav for their past remarks against Kumar. Singh reiterated that Kumar’s nomination was a personal and political choice, free from external influence. Leaders from NDA allies also extended their congratulations to Kumar on his nomination.
