Arrest Nupur Sharma, because you cannot play with fire, says Mamata Banerjee
India Today
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday called for former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's arrest.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while speaking at the India Today Conclave East on Monday, called for former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's arrest. She further asked why Nupur Sharma has still not been arrested.
Taking a dig at the BJP, she said the entire controversy was a conspiracy by the party to divide the people. "It is a conspiracy - a hatred policy, a divisive policy by the BJP," said Mamata.
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Asked if she wanted Nupur Sharma's arrest, Mamata Banerjee said there is a demand for Sharma's arrest because "you cannot play with fire."
She further added that she does not believe in divisive politics and said, "We are for Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, for all the communities."
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