Banerjee said that the reason behind her decision to file a case against Shah was his “violent remarks,” at a rally in Arambagh. Photo: @AITCofficial
Mamata Banerjee announces legal action against Amit Shah over 'violent remarks'
Mamata Banerjee plans legal action against Amit Shah over alleged “violent remarks” at a rally, as BJP-TMC tensions rise ahead of the second phase Bengal polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday (April 25) said that her party would file a “legal case” against Union Minister Amit Shah for his alleged threats to Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers.
Mamata cites ‘violent remarks’
The TMC supremo, addressing a rally in Hooghly, said that the reason behind her decision to file a case against Shah was his “violent remarks,” adding that such comments from the Union Home Minister were unacceptable.
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Elaborating further, the Chief Minister said that with such a mindset of their leader, the BJP would never be able to win in Bengal.
"What kind of language is a Home Minister using? To say you will hang people upside down post-election is unacceptable. With this mindset, you will never win Bengal--never!" she said as quoted by ANI.
Shah’s warning at Arambagh rally
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday warned of strict action against alleged “goons” linked to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), issuing the remark while addressing a gathering in Arambagh. He said that any disturbance during the upcoming phase of polling would invite firm action from authorities after May 5.
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“I’m warning Didi’s goons not to step out of their homes on the 29th. If the people of Arambagh are troubled on the 29th, after the 5th, we’ll hang them upside down and straighten them out,” said Shah.
PM Modi warns TMC workers
Shah had congratulated voters for the turnout recorded in the first phase and commended the Election Commission of India, along with security personnel, for conducting what he described as a peaceful polling process.
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On the same day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the TMC that its “goons” would have “no place to hide” in West Bengal after the election results on May 4. Addressing a rally in Dum Dum, he said the high turnout in Phase I signalled the end of what he described as “jungle raj.”
“I repeat, the files will be opened, and this is Modi’s guarantee,” he said, adding that all cases of alleged injustice would be revisited.
Referring to turnout figures, Modi called it a victory for democracy and said it reflected public faith in the electoral process.