In a scathing attack that reverberated across political circles, Mamata Banerjee, the feisty Chief Minister of West Bengal, lambasted the BJP for detaining her party’s MPs. ‘This nation belongs to its people, not BJP’s backyard,’ she asserted, framing the episode as a grave threat to India’s democratic fabric.
The trigger was the custody of key TMC legislators during a high-stakes dharna in Delhi. Aimed at pressing for Bengal-specific relief measures, the protest turned confrontational when police intervened. Detained MPs were later released without charges, but not before Banerjee turned it into a rallying cry.
Speaking to reporters late into the night, the TMC supremo dissected the BJP’s motives. She pointed to a pattern: ‘Whenever we raise our voice, they silence us with batons.’ From farm laws to CAA protests, Banerjee drew parallels, positioning TMC as democracy’s vanguard.
Deep dive into the facts: The MPs were advocating for accelerated flood compensation and labor scheme payments stalled by the center. Official records show Bengal facing severe inundation last monsoon, with aid trickling in slowly. TMC alleges political bias; BJP insists on procedural compliance.
The reaction was swift and widespread. TMC cadres took to streets in solidarity marches, while social media trended with #FreeTMC MPs. Banerjee’s emotional appeal resonated, blending maternal concern for her ‘sons and daughters’ in Parliament with fierce political strategy.
Looking ahead, this could reshape alliances. Banerjee hinted at uniting opposition fronts. ‘We won’t bow down,’ she pledged. As India watches, the Mamata-BJP duel intensifies, testing the resilience of federal democracy in these polarized times.