Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Mamata Banerjee for Alleged Support to BJP
Rahul Gandhi accuses Mamata Banerjee of aiding BJP
The Economic Times
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Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in India's Lok Sabha, accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of indirectly supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a rally in Sreerampore, Hooghly district. He questioned her commitment to opposing the BJP and criticized both her and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for neglecting the needs of the poor.
- 01Rahul Gandhi accused Mamata Banerjee of aiding the BJP in West Bengal.
- 02He questioned why Banerjee has not faced legal repercussions if she truly opposes the BJP.
- 03Gandhi criticized Modi's government for favoring the wealthy over the poor.
- 04He highlighted the historical context of Congress's governance in West Bengal.
- 05Gandhi drew parallels between Modi's and Banerjee's approaches to employment generation.
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During a campaign rally in Sreerampore, Hooghly district, Rahul Gandhi (Leader of the Opposition in India's Lok Sabha) accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of indirectly supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He questioned her lack of legal troubles if she genuinely opposes the BJP, suggesting that true opposition would lead to consequences. Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritizing the wealthy over the poor, stating that his government has failed to address the needs of the underprivileged. He recalled a time when Congress ruled West Bengal, emphasizing the state's industrial growth during that period. Gandhi argued that both Modi and Banerjee neglect employment generation for the youth, claiming they share similar governance styles.
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Gandhi's accusations could influence public perception of Banerjee's governance and the Congress party's standing in West Bengal.
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