The BJP has launched a direct assault on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, giving her just 72 hours to validate claims of coal smuggling against party members—or face immediate defamation lawsuits.
In a meticulously planned offensive, BJP state chief Sukanta Majumdar laid bare the challenge during a high-voltage media interaction. ‘Mamata Banerjee’s reckless allegations demand proof. Fail that, and we’ll seek justice through legal channels,’ he asserted, waving dossiers of alleged TMC involvement in the scam.
Flashback to the trigger: Banerjee’s public outbursts accusing BJP of orchestrating coal mafia operations in mining hotspots. This followed ED’s sensational busts, where over 50 trucks of smuggled coal were impounded, with trails leading to TMC strongholds.
Delving deeper, the scandal implicates a nexus of politicians, transporters, and syndicate bosses. Reports estimate annual losses at thousands of crores, robbing the state exchequer while locals grapple with adulterated fuel shortages. BJP alleges systemic protection under TMC rule.
Strategically timed before polls, the ultimatum aims to corner Banerjee on her home turf. Supporters rally behind the BJP, decrying ‘Didi’s dictatorship of denial.’ TMC hit back, terming it a ‘circus’ by ‘failed opposition,’ yet dodged questions on substantiating charges.
Observers note the high stakes: a lost defamation case could tarnish Banerjee’s image irreparably. Conversely, BJP risks backlash if courts side with the CM. As digital campaigns explode online, hashtags trend nationwide.
This power play transcends coal—it’s about credibility in a scam-ridden state. With 72 hours ticking away, all eyes on Writers’ Buildings. Banerjee’s next move could either vindicate her or validate BJP’s offensive, reshaping Bengal’s contentious political narrative for years.