Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, July 22, 2025, Kolkata : A tense political exchange unfolded in West Bengal as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to the stage on July 21, launching a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). From the platform, Mamata raised several allegations against the central government, accusing them of poor governance and mismanagement, while calling for a united stance against BJP’s influence in the state.
In a sharp rebuttal later that evening, the BJP state president countered Mamata’s accusations, saying, “We wish the Chief Minister a long life, and may she live to a hundred. However, she will never witness a BJP-free India or a BJP-free central government in her lifetime.” Emphasizing the ideological differences, he further stated, “Our fight is not just against the ruling party in West Bengal, but against its misrule, the politics of division, and the rampant corruption that has seeped into its institutions. We are also fighting to restore the democratic rights of the people of this state.”
Mamata Banerjee had earlier raised concerns over the treatment of Bengali speakers in other parts of the country, which she described as part of a larger discrimination campaign. She called for a renewed language movement to safeguard the interests of Bengalis, but the BJP leader dismissed her comments, accusing her party of undermining Bengali culture. “The Trinamool Congress itself is attacking the Bengali language,” the BJP leader stated. He added, “The party is erasing the legacy of great Bengali icons like Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, trying to rewrite history and suppress the state’s rich cultural heritage.”
In another striking response, the BJP president addressed Mamata’s claims of harassment against Bengalis, specifically in relation to the disruption of essential services like water and electricity. He argued that these actions were a consequence of a central government that abides by court orders. “The electricity supply was cut as per a court order,” he said, referring to the decision to shut down specific lines that had been illegally distributed under the previous regime. “The Chief Minister may say that we are depriving Bengalis of their rights, but the truth is, these disruptions occurred because of judicial mandates that must be followed,” he added.
The BJP leader also tackled Mamata’s comments about the treatment of Hindu migrants, who she claimed were being harassed in other states. In a sharp remark, he said, “Mamata Banerjee talks about the expulsion of Bengalis, but she overlooks the fact that those who oppress Hindus are allowed to return to this state. We want to identify such individuals and send them back to Bangladesh. The Trinamool Congress is allowing such infiltrators to flourish, continuing a dangerous trend that began during the CPM era. These infiltrators are even being included in voter lists, provided with ration cards, and granted special land entitlements by the Trinamool government.”
This heated exchange between the Trinamool Congress and BJP has further fueled the already volatile political atmosphere in the state. With both parties accusing each other of neglecting Bengali culture, misgovernance, and appeasing anti-national elements, the political debate over identity, governance, and national security is expected to intensify in the coming days.
As the war of words escalates, the people of West Bengal continue to watch closely, aware that the outcome of this battle will shape the political landscape of the state for years to come.