Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP, Calls for Accountability Among TMC Members

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP-led central government, predicting its collapse due to alleged misuse of central investigation agencies. Speaking at a 'Martyrs' Day' rally, she also condemned NDA allies for financial greed and emphasized the need for TMC members to avoid corruption and serve the people diligently.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday asserted that the BJP-led government at the Centre would not ''last long and would collapse soon,'' claiming it was formed through ''intimidation and threats.''

Addressing the mega 'Martyrs' Day' rally of the TMC, Banerjee, without naming anyone, also criticised the BJP's allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre for ''sacrificing'' ministerial positions allegedly for financial gain.

The TMC leader praised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for his party's performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.

''The government at the Centre won’t last long. This is not a stable government and will collapse soon,'' she said.

Describing the NDA allies as ''cowards and greedy individuals who yielded to financial inducements,'' Banerjee questioned, ''Has anyone ever heard of money being offered instead of ministries? They are cowards, shameless, and greedy. They sacrificed their own identities.''

Banerjee claimed that only Bengal can preserve the existence of India and that there can be no India without Bengal. Echoing Yadav's claim, Banerjee predicted that the BJP-led NDA government would soon ''collapse.''

She asserted, ''The BJP no longer holds a majority. Given how the current Central government came to power—by misusing central investigation agencies and the Election Commission of India—it won't sustain itself for long.''

Banerjee accused the BJP, Congress, and CPI(M) of having a ''tacit understanding'' to obstruct development in West Bengal.

''I am prepared to offer 10 lakh state government jobs. However, whenever I attempt to announce such initiatives, these parties file PILs against them in court. They try to block job creation and hinder reservation benefits for backward classes,'' Banerjee stated.

She emphasized that the state government is challenging these disruptions legally in the Supreme Court and will continue to do so.

Banerjee addressed incidents of mob violence in the state, stating, ''Don't inflict or tolerate injustice. We won't spare even TMC members if found guilty.''

Delivering a stern message to party representatives, Banerjee said non-performance would not be tolerated.

''Do not be greedy. Eat simple food but do not engage in corruption. We will not maintain any relations with those who do not serve the people after being elected. We have to be humble in our victory,'' she said.