TMC slams BJP's 'Bengal Good Bye' remark, alleges 'open threat'

Trinamool Congress slammed the BJP's 'Bengal Good Bye' social media post against Mamata Banerjee, calling it an 'open threat' to West Bengal's culture and language. The TMC accused the BJP of wanting to dismantle the state and erase its identity.

Trinamool Congress on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s "Bengal Good Bye" remark against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing the Opposition party of wanting to "dismantle" the state.

The BJP had shared a graphic with CM Mamata moving out after the election results on May 4, and it read, "Bengal Good Bye." The TMC has interpreted the social media post as an "open threat" to West Bengal's culture and language and alleged that the BJP wants to homogenise the people of the state.

TMC's 'Bangla-Birodhi' Jibe

In post on social media platform X, the TMC reiterated the "Bangla-Birodhi" jibe against the BJP. The TMC posted, "BJP came to Bengal screaming 'Paltano Dorkar' and 'Poriborton'. Now they are openly saying 'Bengal Good Bye'. This is an open threat to erase everything Bengal stands for. Let us be clear about what 'Bengal Good Bye' really means: Good Bye, Bengal's culture; Good Bye, Bengali language; Good Bye, Bengal's icons; Good Bye, Bengal's history; Good Bye, Bengali literature; Good Bye, Bengal's heritage; Good Bye, Bengali food."

"BJP does not want to govern Bengal. They want to dismantle it. They want to alter who we are at our very core; to replace our identity with their homogenised, monolithic version where there is no room for Bengal's distinctiveness, Bengal's pride or Bengal's soul. They want to change what makes Bengal, Bengal. We cannot allow it. We will not allow it. Do not let Bangla-Birodhi BJP erase who we are. Take a stand," the social media post read.

Election Tensions Rise

This comes amid the exchange of jibes between both parties as polling for the second phase of West Bengal elections will take place on April 29, with counting of votes on May 4.

The polling for the first phase of elections witnessed a record voter turnout of 93.19 per cent.

The TMC is aiming to record a fourth consecutive victory, while the BJP looks to secure a mandate this time around after an improved tally of 77 seats in the 2021 polls.

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