TMC Condemns BJP Leader's Derogatory Comments Against Mamata Banerjee
The political atmosphere in West Bengal witnessed a significant escalation as the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) launched a fierce and scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday. This strong condemnation came in response to highly controversial and derogatory remarks made by a BJP leader against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Controversial Video Sparks Political Firestorm
In a provocative social media post on platform X, the TMC shared a purported video that has since ignited widespread outrage. The footage allegedly shows BJP leader Sanjay Das, who serves as the vice-president of the party's Mathurapur unit in Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, making deeply offensive statements about the Chief Minister.
In the video, Das is heard stating, "This old witch is ruling West Bengal. She must be beheaded with a kharga (scimitar)." These inflammatory remarks were reportedly made while Das was addressing the BJP's 'Poribortan Sabha' event, which was also attended by former state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh.
TMC's Strong Response and Political Accusations
The TMC responded with forceful criticism, accusing BJP leaders of feeling emboldened to engage in what they described as "outright criminality." The party specifically pointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's past comments, suggesting they have normalized disrespectful behavior toward women in politics.
In their statement, TMC officials declared, "When the Prime Minister of the country himself normalises misogyny by catcalling an elected Chief Minister with 'Didi, O Didi,' it's no surprise that other BJP leaders feel licensed to descend into outright criminality."
The party further elaborated on the incident, noting, "At BJP's 'Poriborton Sabha,' their vice-president of Mathurapur OD, Sanjay Das, handed a kharga (sword) to Dilip Ghosh, branded our Hon'ble Chairperson a 'witch,' and openly called for her beheading. A public call for murder against a democratically elected woman chief minister."
Visual Evidence and Political Implications
The controversial video reportedly shows not only Das making these remarks but also depicts BJP leaders, including Das himself, handing over a sword to Dilip Ghosh during the event. This visual element has added significant weight to TMC's accusations and has become a central point in the political controversy.
This incident represents a serious escalation in the ongoing political tensions between the two major parties in West Bengal. The TMC's strong condemnation highlights their determination to challenge what they perceive as disrespectful and dangerous rhetoric against their party leader and the state's chief minister.
The political fallout from this controversy is likely to have significant implications for the relationship between these two major political forces in West Bengal, potentially affecting future electoral strategies and public discourse in the state.
