Kolkata, Jan 23: As people across India celebrated 'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee raised questions on the BJP over the party never mentioning Sita.
"You never mention Sita. Without Sita, Ram is incomplete. You only talk of Bhagwat Ram but not Sita; are you anti-women?," Mamata Banerjee said. Banerjee said this while addressing a gathering of people who took part in the all-faith rally (Sanhati rally) in Kolkata. The rally, which was held by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Monday, culminated at the Park Circus Maidan.
“"When the Babri Masjid was destroyed, more than a thousand people died, but everyone seems to have quickly forgotten about it. Yesterday, Abhishek Banerjee stated that he cannot uphold his religion by standing over the corpses of so many. I feel the urge to pay tribute to the deceased. Regardless of their religion, we pay homage to these departed souls." - Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal CM
Earlier, about the all-faith rally (Sanhati rally), the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party said that the Sanhati rally showcased solidarity for all religions.
“"Unity lies at the heart of all faiths! Today, at the Sanhati rally, massive crowds gathered to express support for the unity of diverse beliefs alongside Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. It was a breathtaking sight as people from various backgrounds marched together, showcasing solidarity for all religions" - Trinamool Congress on Twitter
Earlier, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee informed that the Sanhati rally will cover mosques, temples, churches, and gurdwaras along the way.
"Everybody is welcome to join the rally. People of all faiths will be there at the rally," she said. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for the new idol of Bhagwan Ram was completed in Ayodhya on Monday (Jan 22).
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