Clash of Titans: Tensions Rise Over BJP's Campaign in West Bengal
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for disrespectful remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He accused the BJP of undermining women, vowed to contest BJP dominance, and claimed the saffron party was questioning the citizenship of Bengalis.
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In a pointed critique, senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of disrespecting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Addressing a rally in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas, Abhishek Banerjee called out Shah's dismissive reference to Mamata Banerjee during a recent election gathering, describing it as indicative of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) lack of respect for women in leadership roles.
He further alleged that BJP targeted Mamata Banerjee, the only female opposition chief minister, vowed to challenge BJP's purported citizenship checks on Bengalis, and criticized the migration of former CPI(M) members to the saffron party.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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