Mamata Banerjee slams BJP; says it destroyed ‘Sonar Bharat’, now talking of ‘Sonar Bangla’
While addressing a gathering in Kolkata on Thursday (February 5), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP by saying that the party aims to create ''Sonar Bangla'' (Golden Bengal) after destroying ''Sonar Bharat''.
<p>Mamata Banerjee also said that there is no alternative to the Trinamool Congress, and no other party can take its place in the state.</p>
Mamata Banerjee also said that there is no alternative to the Trinamool Congress, and no other party can take its place in the state.
<p>Accusing the BJP of having "sold off" the country, the TMC supremo said that the BJP should judge themselves before thinking of forming the next government in West Bengal.</p>
Accusing the BJP of having "sold off" the country, the TMC supremo said that the BJP should judge themselves before thinking of forming the next government in West Bengal.
<p>The BJP, which won 18 of Bengal's 42 parliamentary seats in 2019, has been set a target of 200 seats by Union home minister Amit Shah.<br /> </p>
The BJP, which won 18 of Bengal's 42 parliamentary seats in 2019, has been set a target of 200 seats by Union home minister Amit Shah.
<p>When asked about TMC leaders leaving the party and joining BJP, Mamata Banerjee said, “Those who were rejected for tickets had changed camp. We don’t want corrupted people in our party. Those who wish to leave the party may do so at the earliest.”<br /> </p>
When asked about TMC leaders leaving the party and joining BJP, Mamata Banerjee said, “Those who were rejected for tickets had changed camp. We don’t want corrupted people in our party. Those who wish to leave the party may do so at the earliest.”
<p>“Those who are going to BJP should remember that they (BJP) are rioters. Those who are going there, are doing it to keep their property and themselves safe as they have made a lot of money,” she added.<br /> </p>
“Those who are going to BJP should remember that they (BJP) are rioters. Those who are going there, are doing it to keep their property and themselves safe as they have made a lot of money,” she added.
<p>Legislative Assembly elections for 294 seats of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly are scheduled to be held in April-May. <br /> </p>
Legislative Assembly elections for 294 seats of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly are scheduled to be held in April-May.
Stay updated with the Breaking News Today and Latest News from across India and around the world. Get real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive coverage of India News, World News, Indian Defence News, Kerala News, and Karnataka News. From politics to current affairs, follow every major story as it unfolds. Get real time updates from IMDon major cities' weather forecasts, including Rain alerts, Cyclonewarnings, and temperature trends. Download the Asianet News Official App from the Android Play Store and iPhone App Store for accurate and timely weather updates anytime, anywhere.