Mamata Banerjee Leads Rally Against Migrant Attacks

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spearheaded a significant protest rally in Jhargram, denouncing attacks on Bengali-speaking migrants. The event, emphasizing Bengali language and identity, featured participation from TMC leaders, cultural figures, and citizens holding placards against the mistreatment of Bengalis beyond state borders.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday led a significant protest rally in Jhargram, taking a strong stance against the alleged attacks on Bengali-speaking migrants outside the state. The demonstration was part of an effort to defend the Bengali language and identity, a theme highlighted throughout the event.

The rally, organized under the narrative that Bengali language and identity "will never be silenced," saw active participation from TMC leaders and cultural figures. Banerjee marched nearly 3 kilometers through the tribal heartland, with citizens joining in, waving placards bearing powerful messages such as 'Banglar Apoman Sojjyo Hobe Na' (Insult to Bengal won't be tolerated) and 'Bangla Amar Ma' (Bengal, my mother).

This protest erupted in response to the alleged harassment faced by Bengali-speaking migrants across different parts of the country, signaling strong opposition to the mistreatment of Bengalis.

(With inputs from agencies.)