West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Criticizes PM Modi for Politicizing Flood Response
'You are PM of India, not of BJP': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hits out at Prime Minister Modi
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for politicizing the recent floods and landslides in North Bengal, which resulted in at least 28 fatalities. She urged the Prime Minister to prioritize people's lives over political narratives and to listen to the state government during this crisis.
- 01Mamata Banerjee accused PM Modi of politicizing a natural disaster.
- 02At least 28 people died due to floods and landslides in North Bengal.
- 03Banerjee emphasized the need for unity and cooperation over political division.
- 04She criticized BJP leaders for their actions during the crisis.
- 05Banerjee called for the Prime Minister to focus on nation-building.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his response to the recent floods and landslides in North Bengal, which have claimed at least 28 lives. In a post on the social media platform X, she expressed concern over the Prime Minister's decision to politicize the disaster without awaiting a thorough investigation. Banerjee noted that while local authorities are engaged in relief efforts, BJP leaders arrived in the affected areas with significant security and without coordinating with local officials. She condemned Modi's accusations against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the state government, arguing that such blame lacks verified evidence and undermines democratic principles. Banerjee urged the Prime Minister to act as the leader of all Indians, not just the BJP, and to prioritize the needs of the people over political agendas, advocating for unity in the face of adversity.
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The ongoing political conflict may affect the efficiency of relief operations and the cooperation between state and central authorities during this critical time.
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