The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (December 20, 2025) alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wanted to incite riots between the Hindu and Muslim communities and accused her of indulging in communal politics, sensing defeat of the ruling TMC in the State Assembly polls next year.
Questioning Ms. Banerjee's silence over the alleged remarks made by her party MLA Madan Mitra about Lord Ram, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed that TMC leaders are making objectionable comments about Hindu deities and faith on her instructions.
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"TMC MLA Madan Mitra said Prabhu Ram is Muslim, not a Hindu. Crores of Hindus have been hurt with his remarks, but Mamata Banerjee has kept mum over it," Mr. Bhatia told a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
"Did she expel Madan Mitra from her party? Was any FIR lodged against him?", the BJP spokesperson asked and alleged, "This shows how Mamata Banerjee is indulging communal politics. She wants to incite Hindu-Muslim riots".
