Bihar BJP leader and cabinet minister Ramkripal Yadav has hit out hard at TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee’s provocative threat to ‘cut the fingers’ of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking exclusively to IANS in Patna on March 7, Yadav accused TMC of undermining constitutional values.
‘Democracy doesn’t tolerate threats of violence against officials sworn to uphold the law,’ Yadav said. ‘TMC’s pattern of abusing constitutional bodies shows their true colors. Bengal’s voters will put them in their place soon.’
Addressing CM Mamata Banerjee’s objections to the Search Committee (SIR) for EC appointments, Yadav clarified, ‘SIR ensures competent, duty-bound commissioners. Building vote banks on illegal entries won’t shield anyone from legal scrutiny.’ He shrugged off Mamata’s discomfort, noting, ‘Law is impartial; if it bothers her administration, they must adapt.’
On the opposition’s bid to unseat Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla via no-confidence, Yadav termed it a low blow. ‘Birla’s tenure reflects neutrality—he accommodates all sides equally. Opposition leaders nursing grudges can’t diminish his stature,’ he asserted. ‘Their face-saving stunt will only tarnish their own reputation globally.’
Yadav’s broadside comes amid escalating political discourse, framing BJP as guardians of democratic ethos against TMC’s purported anarchy. With elections looming, these volleys could galvanize bases on both sides.