Mamata Banerjee Accuses Central Government of State Terrorism Amid Legal Battle
Mamata Banerjee slams 'state terrorism', vows legal battle vs Centre

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Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, criticized the Central government for alleged 'state terrorism' and pledged to fight a legal battle to uphold the Constitution. Her remarks follow a demolition drive in Howrah targeting illegal structures, which she condemned as vandalism.
- 01Mamata Banerjee accused the Central government of engaging in 'state terrorism' during a speech to Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters.
- 02She emphasized her administration's past achievements in contrast to current actions, which she described as looting and vandalism.
- 03Banerjee vowed to continue her legal fight against what she termed state terrorism, asserting the supremacy of the Constitution.
- 04Her comments were prompted by a recent demolition drive near Howrah Railway Station that targeted illegal structures.
- 05The TMC has organized protests against the 'bulldozer culture' and the eviction of hawkers in Kolkata.
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Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), launched a fierce critique of the Central government, accusing it of 'state terrorism' and asserting her commitment to a legal battle to uphold the Constitution. Speaking to TMC workers and the public, she highlighted her administration's developmental achievements, contrasting them with what she termed the current government's 'vandalism' and looting. Banerjee's remarks came in response to a recent demolition drive targeting illegal structures near Howrah Railway Station, which she condemned as an act of aggression. She called on the judiciary to protect the law and expressed her determination to challenge the government's actions, stating, 'I will see which holds more power - the Constitution or the nozzle of a gun.' Additionally, the TMC has organized protests against the 'bulldozer culture' and the eviction of hawkers, signaling ongoing tensions between the party and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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The demolition drive and subsequent protests may affect local businesses and residents in Kolkata.
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