Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma Responds to Mamata Banerjee’s Remarks on Bengal Violence
Kamrup Metropolitan (Assam) [India], August 28: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma has responded strongly to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent comments. Banerjee had warned that violence in Bengal could spread to other states, including Assam, in response to the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata.
In a post on X, Sharma said, “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam? Don’t show us red eyes. Don’t even try to burn India with your politics of failure. It does not suit you to speak divisive language.”
Earlier, Banerjee had accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using his party to incite violence in Bengal and warned that if Bengal burns, other states like Assam, North-East, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi would also face unrest.
The brutal rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has led to widespread outrage and protests across the country. The West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum held a protest rally in Kolkata, demanding justice for the victim. The rally coincided with the BJP’s call for a 12-hour Bangla Bandh across West Bengal, highlighting the need for improved safety measures and swift justice.
Protests have also taken place in Asansol, where BJP workers blocked railway tracks. On August 27, security personnel used tear gas, water cannons, and lathi-charge to disperse protestors on the Howrah Bridge marching towards the West Bengal State Secretariat Nabanna.
On August 25, Parimal Dey, a teacher from Alipurduar in West Bengal who was honored with the Banga Ratna award by Banerjee in 2019, decided to return the award in protest against the state government’s handling of the incident.
The trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.
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Assam -: Assam is a state in northeastern India, known for its tea plantations, wildlife, and the Brahmaputra River.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister, who is the head of the government in an Indian state.
Himanta Biswa Sharma -: Himanta Biswa Sharma is the Chief Minister of Assam, a state in India.
Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the Chief Minister of West Bengal, another state in India.
Bengal Violence -: Bengal Violence refers to incidents of unrest and conflict happening in the state of West Bengal.
West Bengal -: West Bengal is a state in eastern India, known for its cultural heritage and the city of Kolkata.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal, known for its colonial architecture and cultural festivals.
Rape and murder of a woman doctor -: This refers to a tragic incident where a woman doctor was attacked and killed in Kolkata, leading to widespread protests.
Nationwide protests -: Nationwide protests mean that people all over India are demonstrating to show their anger and demand justice.
Divisive language -: Divisive language means words or statements that can create disagreements or conflicts among people.
Political threats -: Political threats are warnings or statements made by politicians that can create fear or tension.
Medical professionals -: Medical professionals are people who work in healthcare, like doctors and nurses, to help keep us healthy.