Centre installing Netaji’s statue in Delhi after we pressurised them: Mamata Banerjee
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, “Had Bengal not been there, (country's) Independence would not have been achieved. I take pride in this fact.”
New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday (January 23) attacked the Central government while paying tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary in Kolkata.
Condemning Centre for rejecting West Bengal’s tableau for Republic Day Parade, Banerjee claimed Netaji’s statue is coming up at India Gate in Delhi because of her government’s pressure. “Why so allergic to Bengal? You (Centre) rejected Bengal tableau (for Republic Day)...You are making (Netaji) statue (in Delhi) because we pressurised you,” ANI quoted the TMC supremo as saying.
Why so allergic to Bengal? You (Centre) rejected Bengal tableau (for Republic Day)...You are making (Netaji) statue (in Delhi) because we pressurised you: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at an event commemorating Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary, in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/Q4witRM0t5