Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of Transforming West Bengal Police into Monstrous Entity
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed on Friday that the state police force operated with a humane approach during her tenure but has since become a "monstrous entity" under the BJP. Addressing a student wing rally in Kolkata, she pledged to stop alleged police atrocities against her supporters. The TMC leader announced plans to tour the state and hold public meetings, stating she will bypass administrative denials by seeking direct permission from the public. Additionally, she criticized the Suvendu Adhikari government’s eviction drives, demanding either proper rehabilitation for hawkers or monthly compensation of ₹25,000. Banerjee also alleged that the BJP manipulated the last Assembly elections by using the Election Commission of India to remove voters from electoral rolls.
Why it matters
The statement signals an escalation in the political confrontation between the TMC and the BJP in West Bengal, potentially leading to increased street-level protests and legal challenges over public meeting permissions. The demand for hawker compensation highlights a growing economic policy debate regarding urban displacement in the state.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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