After blaming media, Mamta Banerjee takes a hit at BJP for scams exposed linked to TMC leaders

Kolkata, Aug 30: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misusing probe agencies and claimed a media trial was on in important cases. BJP and TMC have been attacking each other on issues like corruption and governance. CM Banerjee's recent statement comes after she tried to blame the media for defaming TMC leaders who were exposed about their association with various scams.

 

 

 

 

Speaking at a public rally on TMC's foundation day, Banerjee said, "The case (arrest of Partha Chatterjee in SSC scam) is sub-judice. Nothing proven yet. Media trial is going on. BJP is scaring media, judiciary, political parties, using Pegasus to take away people's freedom, using ED and CBI to loot money from people's houses."

 

 

 

 

 

The BJP has accused TMC of irregularities following the arrest of former minister Partha Chatterjee and leader Anubrata Mondal. The TMC has accused BJP of indulging in political vendetta. In Kolkata, the West Bengal chief minister claimed that she led an honest and austere existence but was still being targeted.

 

The TMC supremo also asked her cadres to gear up for a political fight. "We have to fight. You all are our future and you will be leading us. Those who don't know, they speak bad about us and indulge in conspiracy. I just say that compare the education being imparted in West Bengal with that of your state," she added. The West Bengal Chief Minister went on to say that by 2024, BJP will be removed as the ruling party at the Centre.