Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of ₹1,000-Crore Scheme to Oust TMC in West Bengal
BJP struck Rs 1,000-cr deal to unseat TMC from power in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating a ₹1,000-crore scheme to unseat her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC). This allegation follows a viral video suggesting collusion between BJP leaders and a local party chief to manipulate minority votes ahead of the elections.
- 01Mamata Banerjee alleges a ₹1,000-crore deal by BJP to unseat TMC in West Bengal.
- 02The accusation stems from a viral video involving Humayun Kabir, who claimed to be in contact with BJP leaders.
- 03Banerjee criticized the conduct of central forces during polls and accused BJP of voter bribery.
- 04She labeled the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as a significant scam.
- 05Banerjee urged voters to remain vigilant against potential manipulation of voting processes.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming they have struck a ₹1,000-crore deal to unseat the Trinamool Congress (TMC) from power in the state. This claim was highlighted during a rally in Onda, Bankura district, where Banerjee referenced a viral video of Humayun Kabir, the chief of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party, who purportedly discussed receiving ₹200 crore as an advance for the deal aimed at splitting minority votes. Banerjee accused the BJP of disrespecting women through the actions of central forces deployed for the elections and alleged that the party engages in bribing voters. She described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as the
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These allegations may influence voter sentiment and mobilization efforts in West Bengal as elections approach.
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