Sandeshkhali will be downfall of Mamata Banerjee and TMC: Assam CM
The Hindu
Assam CM criticizes Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal, warns of downfall for Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 20 expressed grave concern over Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal and asserted that it would be the "downfall" of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress.
Mr. Sarma criticised the treatment of journalists in West Bengal, stating that those attempting to disclose the true state of affairs are being arrested.
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Following the BJP's allegations of sexual violence by Trinamool leaders and multiple accounts of women alleging harassment in Sandeshkhali, Mr. Sarma said, "The condition of Bengal is very bad, the journalists there who are trying to show the reality are also being arrested. The incident that happened in Sandeshkhali, one cannot even imagine about it.
He expressed faith in the legal system, asserting that the law would take its course. “Such atrocity on women. It was all in the knowledge of the State Government. A syndicate was going on there. This has come out before the country. I believe that the law will take its course.”
The Assam CM further warned that a government perpetrating such atrocities would not remain in power for long.
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