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"Some people want to set Bengal on fire": Abhishek Banerjee on West Bengal violence

Trinamool Congress general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said that "Some people want to set Bengal on fire." He urged the people to maintain peace in the state and not fall prey to rumours.

ANI Apr 12, 2025 19:58 IST googleads

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee (Photo: @abhishekaitc/X)

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 12 (ANI): Trinamool Congress general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said that "some people want to set Bengal on fire." He urged the people to maintain peace in the state and not fall prey to rumours.
Banerjee further said that many people want to create unrest in West Bengal "by sowing seeds of division in the name of religion". He appealed to maintain peace and preserve Bengal's legacy of harmony.
"Some people want to set Bengal on fire. We should maintain peace and not fall prey to rumours... Many people are trying to create unrest in Bengal by sowing seeds of division in the name of religion. I appeal to everyone today to maintain peace and preserve Bengal's legacy of harmony. We should all be alert and aware. Some people want Bengal to burn", Abhishek Banerjee said.
Speaking on the SSC recruitment scam Abhishek Banerjee said that he respects the decision of Supreme Court and has faith in it. Banerjee stated that the verdict reflects BJP's step motherly attitude towards West Bengal and alleged the Union Government to block "MGNREGA funds of 59 lakh job cardholders".
"We respect the Supreme Court and have faith in it. However, we have the right to criticise the judgement. I feel this verdict reflects the BJP's consistent step-motherly attitude towards Bengal. Why am I saying this? They had blocked the MGNREGA funds of 59 lakh job cardholders. They even blocked the Awas funds due to some discrepancies. Action should be taken against the undeserving ones. However, just for a few undeserving candidates, the jobs of thousands of people cannot be taken away...", Abhishek Banerjee said.
Constant protests are going in West Bengal following the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in parliament. Violence erupted in various cities such as Jangipur and Murshidabad, which have created a tense situation in the region. (ANI)

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