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Martyrs Day Rally: BJP Unleashing ‘Linguistic Terrorism’ on Bengalis, Mamata Banerjee Says
WEST BENGAL, JUL 21 – Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of linguistic terrorism against Bengalis and migrant harassment in multiple states, launching weekend protests from July 27 targeting voter suppression ahead of 2026 polls.
- Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, criticized the BJP at a Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata on July 21, alleging that the party is engaging in linguistic terrorism targeting Bengalis and detaining migrant individuals.
- Banerjee linked alleged harassment and detention of Bengali-speaking migrants in BJP-ruled states to a policy she claims targets Bengalis through electoral roll revisions like Bihar's special intensive revision.
- She condemned Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for involving himself in the issues of West Bengal, denounced government notices authorizing detentions, and vowed to protest wherever Bengali individuals are taken into custody.
- At the rally, Abhishek Banerjee affirmed the pride of the Bengali people and their determination to stand firm, while Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP for interfering in personal dietary choices, accusing them of controlling who can consume eggs and meat and violating basic freedoms.
- Banerjee announced a movement starting July 27 to protest these issues, signaling ongoing resistance until the 2026 Assembly elections with frequent rallies against attacks on Bengali identity and migrants.
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