KOLKATA: The political slugfest between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP over the alleged harassment and torture of Bengali-speaking people from West Bengal in various BJP-ruled states continued on Saturday as the BJP accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of compromising national security for vote-bank politics.
In response, the Trinamool Congress alleged that the BJP is harassing the people of Bengal, while stating that as long as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is there, no one can deport a Bengali citizen.
Earlier, Gurugram Police reportedly detained 10 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Claiming that Bangladeshi documents have been recovered from them, Gurugram Police PRO Sandeep Kumar told the media that the process to deport them has begun.
Referring to the statement of Gurugram Police, head of BJP’s National IT cell Amit Malviya in a post on X, said, “Mamata Banerjee will now shed copious tears for illegal Bangladeshis, claiming they "speak Bangla” and should be treated as her guests. This isn’t compassion, it is the worst kind of perversion, where language is weaponised to justify illegality.”
He also accused Banerjee of compromising India’s national security.
“The Chief Minister of Bengal is openly compromising India’s national security, all for her petty vote-bank politics. When appeasement takes priority over national interest, the nation pays the price,” the post added.
The Trinamool Congress took to Facebook to counter BJP’s allegations.
Stating that there is no place for Bangladeshi infiltrators in Haryana; Chief Minister of Haryana Nayab Saini announced they are being removed from the state as quickly as possible.
Attacking Banerjee in a post on X, Saini said, “West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s sympathy toward those who breach the country’s security is not only unfortunate but also against national interests. It is utterly deplorable that a chief minister, driven by appeasement and vote-bank politics, stoops so low as to compromise the country’s security.”
He further added, “No compromise against India’s unity, sovereignty, and Constitution is acceptable in Haryana or anywhere in the country. For us, the nation’s interest is paramount and always will be.”
Citing the case of Nishikanta Das of Cooch Behar in north Bengal, who received an NRC notice from the Foreigners Tribunal of Assam, the Trinamool Congress said, “Despite presenting land documents, voter card, Aadhaar card in the court, he is being given the label of 'foreigner'. He is an Indian. BJP is conspiring to harass the people of Bengal. As long as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is there, no one can deport a Bengali citizen.”
