West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the BJP of trying to create an “atmosphere of Talibani Hinduism and Talibani communalism” in the country.
“We believe in Hinduism preached by Swami Vivekananda and Sri Ramkrishna Pramahansa...Those who now rule the country have bloodstains on their hands,” Mamata said.
The Congress MLAs who joined the TMC are Samar Mukherjee, Abu Taher, Sabina Yasmin and Akhruzzman. Mitra had resigned from the BJP a few days ago.
Around 6,000 police personnel will be deployed for Trinamool Congress (TMC) Martyrs' Day rally here today, a senior officer of the Kolkata police said.
Banerjee said that she does not have problems working with anybody, until their philosophy and intentions are clear.
In rigorous attacks at the Mamata-led TMC government, the BJP chief said that its people "who are used to listening to Rabindra Sangeet are now hearing the sound of bomb blasts".
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"Till yesterday, everything was going on well, but unfortunately, the Chinese side could not confirm the political meetings.
She alleged that BJP is creating fights not only among Christians, Muslims but also among Hindus.
The four chief ministers met in New Delhi on Saturday and discussed the strategy to provide support to protesting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
"I don’t think Hon’ble LG can take such a decision on his own. Obviously, PMO has directed him to refuse permission. Just like IAS strike is being done at PMO’s instance," Delhi CM tweeted.
“Those who say I appease Muslims are the friends of neither the Hindus nor the Muslims,” Mamata added.
The meeting, to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was earlier scheduled on Saturday.
The three ministers - Churamani Mahato, James Kujur and Abani Joardar - resigned on Wednesday, apparently under Banerjee's instructions.
Another BJP worker found dead in West Bengal
The ruling BJP today suffered a major jolt in bypolls across the country, including in Kairana Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh where opposition parties had together supported the RLD candidate against the rival saffron party nominee.
Mamata Banerjee purportedly lost her cool after she was made to walk a few meters to reach the Vidhan Soudha to attend HD Kumaraswamy’s swearing-in ceremony.
Mamata Banerjee said they would not leave any scope for any party to place obstacles in the coming together of regional parties.
The Trinamool Congress chief greeted JD(S) leaders H D Deve Gowda and H D Kumaraswamy and the Congress.
Polling booths were mainly targeted during the violence after clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress supporters and opposition party workers. Crude bombs were also hurled near several polling stations.
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