‘No NRC, no CAA and UCC’: Mamata Banerjee addresses gathering in Kolkata

Mamata Banerjee addresses gathering in Kolkata : On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2024, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses gathering in Kolkata and said that she will not allow the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state

While addressing the gathering, West Bengal CM said "We are ready to shed blood for the country but will not tolerate torture for the country. A uniform civil code is not acceptable. I want harmony among all religions. Your safety. Your life. No NRC, no CAA." 

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Launching a scathing attack on the BJP government over the misuse of central agencies, the TMC supremo said, "If there is a blast, they (BJP) send NIA to arrest everyone. By arresting everyone, your country will become desolate. We want a beautiful sky for which everyone must stay together. If anyone comes to riot, you should keep quiet, keep your head cool."

Mamata Banerjee also extended her greetings for Eid during her address in Kolkata. "Eid Mubarak. It is the Eid of happiness. It is the Eid of giving strength. It is a big thing to observe this Eid by fasting for a month without drinking water."

Eid Mubarak!

My heartiest greetings to all on this joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

May this Eid bring happiness, peace and prosperity to all. — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 10, 2024

Meanwhile, several top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, also extended their wishes for Eid-al-Fitr.

Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it indicated the beginning of a new month 

- With inputs from agencies

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