Ritabrata Banerjee strongly rebuked Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee for threatening police officers who allegedly act against party workers, calling for formal legal action against him. Abhishek previously warned that he is actively maintaining a list of biased officers acting on behalf of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The exchange follows the arrest of former minister Indranil Sen over financial irregularities concerning Durga Puja passes, an investigation that could potentially widen to higher leadership.
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Law enforcement personnel in West Bengal face intense political scrutiny as leaders issue…: Law enforcement personnel in West Bengal face intense political scrutiny as leaders issue direct threats of future retribution.
The investigation into Durga Puja event irregularities risks expanding toward top politic…: The investigation into Durga Puja event irregularities risks expanding toward top political figures, including former chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Political hostility continues to mount between the TMC and the BJP as both sides trade se…: Political hostility continues to mount between the TMC and the BJP as both sides trade serious allegations of corruption and misconduct.
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Ritabrata also questioned Abhishek's decision to seek security after previously claiming that he did not need it. He said the TMC leader had earlier maintained that he had the "security of the people".
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Bengal assembly Ritabrata Banerjee on Friday hit back at Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee over his warning to police officers in West Bengal. He called him arrogant and urged the state government to register a suo motu case over his remarks.He also challenged Abhishek to walk alone to the Kali Mata temple without security, questioning his claim that he enjoyed the protection of the people."The lower the level of education, the higher the level of arrogance. This individual has only passed Class 12—he is a "Class 12-pass" member of this "chartered mafia." That is why his arrogance is so extreme," Ritabrata said.
He accused Abhishek of threatening police personnel and officers despite the people having voted for a change of government. "The people have changed the government; the public gave their mandate against us. Yet, there is no…
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