BJP Workers Replace Mamata Banerjee's Portrait in Asansol Mayor's Office
BJP workers replace Mamata's portrait in Asansol Mayor's chamber
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In a controversial move, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers replaced the portrait of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with those of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and current Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in the Asansol Municipal Corporation. This incident follows the BJP's recent electoral victory, ending 15 years of Trinamool Congress (TMC) rule.
- 01The portrait of Mamata Banerjee was left discarded with a shattered frame after the replacement.
- 02Amarnath Chatterjee, Chairman of the Asansol Municipal Corporation, expressed disapproval of the incident but emphasized trust in the BJP's leadership.
- 03Suvendu Adhikari mocked TMC candidate Jahangir Khan's withdrawal from the Falta repoll, referring to him as 'Pushpa'.
- 04Jahangir Khan withdrew his candidacy to promote peace and development in Falta, aligning with the Chief Minister's vision.
- 05The Election Commission of India has ordered a re-poll in the Falta Assembly Constituency due to reported irregularities during the previous election.
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On Tuesday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers replaced the portrait of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Asansol Municipal Corporation with those of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and current Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. This act occurred after the BJP's significant victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, which ended the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s 15-year governance. The discarded portrait of Banerjee was found on a table, its glass frame shattered, while the new portraits were prominently displayed on the wall.
Amarnath Chatterjee, the Chairman of the Asansol Municipal Corporation, criticized the behavior of the BJP workers but reiterated his confidence in the BJP's leadership. He noted that such incidents are becoming common after the electoral win and assured that the corporation aims to serve the public.
In related political developments, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari mocked TMC candidate Jahangir Khan for withdrawing from the upcoming repoll in Falta, suggesting Khan's ties to the TMC would have hindered his chances of winning. Khan, in a press conference, stated his withdrawal was for the greater good of Falta's development. The Election Commission of India has scheduled a re-poll for May 21 in Falta due to electoral irregularities during the previous elections.
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The replacement of Mamata Banerjee's portrait signifies a shift in political power dynamics in West Bengal, potentially affecting public sentiment and local governance.
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