Northeast Desk, 29th August: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has strongly condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her recent comments regarding the Northeast region, calling them “irresponsible” and “highly unbecoming of a political leader.” Singh’s sharp rebuke came after Banerjee’s statements, which he claimed were aimed at inciting hate and violence, sparking significant controversy.
Singh emphatically stated, “How dare Didi threaten the Northeast? I condemn such irresponsible remarks in the strongest terms. She must publicly apologize to the Northeast and the rest of the nation.” He also urged Banerjee to cease “inciting violence and hatred with divisive politics,” insisting that such “threats of violence” should not be made from public platforms.
This condemnation follows earlier criticisms from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who accused Banerjee of making provocative statements that he believes could incite unrest in Assam and Delhi. Sarma, in a scathing response, attacked Banerjee’s “politics of failure” and warned her against trying to create instability in India. “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam? Don’t show us your bloodshot eyes. Don’t try to set India on fire with your divisive politics,” Sarma tweeted.
Assam’s BJP leaders, including senior leader Piyush Hazarika and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, echoed Sarma’s sentiments, condemning Banerjee’s remarks as reflective of an “anti-national” sentiment unbefitting her position.
Banerjee’s controversial comments were made during a speech at the foundation day celebration of the Trinamool Congress’s student wing, where she criticized the BJP over the violence during the recent ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ protest march.