Suvendu Adhikari Accuses Bengal CM of Fostering 'Hatred' Under the Guise of 'Peace Message'
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Synopsis
On April 20, Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of spreading hatred under the guise of a Peace Message. He criticized her for her silence on communal violence and called for an NIA probe into the situation in Murshidabad.
Key Takeaways
- Suvendu Adhikari claims Mamata Banerjee spreads hatred.
- Adhikari criticizes Banerjee's use of her official position.
- He demands a NIA investigation into communal violence.
- Banerjee's letter blames RSS and BJP for unrest.
- Adhikari refutes Banerjee's narrative on Hindu ethnic cleansing.
Kolkata, April 20 (NationPress) The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has leveled accusations against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming she is propagating 'hatred' while masquerading her intentions as a 'Peace Message'.
Adhikari stated, 'The Chief Minister's hypocrisy is increasingly evident. She is exploiting her official capacity, issuing a so-called 'Peace Message' while using her letterhead to spread venom and hatred for her political gain.'
In an open letter circulated from her office late Saturday, the Chief Minister attributed the rising communal violence in the state to the actions of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP.
Responding to her remarks, Adhikari accused her of attempting to 'incite' public sentiment against the BJP and RSS.
He remarked, 'She is pathetically trying to promote a false narrative by holding the Sangh Parivar accountable for the ethnic cleansing of Hindus, which is utterly absurd and a 'contradictory allegation'. Even a child knows that the Sangh Parivar is the staunchest supporter and defender of the Hindu community.'
Furthermore, Adhikari criticized the Chief Minister for her silence regarding the violence instigated by 'radical extremists' in the Murshidabad district, which recently experienced heightened tensions following protests concerning the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Adhikari stated, 'It is shameful that the Chief Minister admits in writing that individuals from outside the state came to orchestrate riots and then fled the scene. This situation is alarming, and given her clear admission, the Union Government must initiate a NIA probe.' He emphasized that the Chief Minister's acknowledgment of outside interference poses a serious threat to India’s security, integrity, and sovereignty.
In advocating for the NIA probe, Adhikari expressed that an investigation by the state police would merely serve as a formality, reinforcing the Chief Minister's narrative.
He concluded, 'While criticizing the Chief Minister's actions, I urge the MHA and GOI to take this matter seriously and direct a NIA investigation concerning the riots in Murshidabad.'
