Kolkata: Taunting the BJP’s repeated claims of implementing the Gujarat model of development in the state when West Bengal wins the next assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that people will not let this happen. Mamta said in an event here that slogans of national anthem, national anthem and ‘Jaihind’ were all given to the world from West Bengal. A bitter critic of the BJP and the Trinamool Congress chief said, “Bengal values excellence and merit.” We cannot allow it to be converted into Gujarat. “
Mamta sharpened her charge of being ‘outsider’ on the saffron party, saying, “The land of Bengal is the source of life.” We must preserve this soil. We have to be proud of it. There cannot be anyone who comes from outside and says that this place will be converted into Gujarat. “
He said, “Our message is that we are for everyone … humanity is for everyone, whether it is Sikh, Jain or Christian. We will not allow division between them. ” At the same time, senior Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Rai left the party and strongly criticized Shubhendu Adhikari, who recently joined BJP and said that there is no place for traitors in state politics.
He said that Adhikari has lost its credibility by joining hands with Hindutva forces. He claimed, “Shubhendu was not a veteran leader. After losing the first two by-elections, she was fielded by Mamata Banerjee in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections and won. He also won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and the 2016 assembly elections with the support of the party. ” He called Adhikari a traitor and accused him of taking Bengal politics to a low level.
