Mamata Banerjee takes dig at Centre, says 'If you speak against them, they send ED, CBI after you'
Kolkata (West Bengal), March 30: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lashed out at BJP-led Central government, accusing them of robbing the state's GST money and depriving all non-BJP states of their due.
Banerjee began a two-day dharna in Kolkata on Wednesday to protest the central government's alleged bias against her state. She stepped up her attack on the saffron party, saying, "You sold the LIC for Adani, Nandlal (BJP). If you say anything against the BJP, you are thrown out of the House. If you speak out against them, they send the ED and the CBI after you. They act as if they are the model of honesty. They are acting like feudal lords."
"They are destroying our federal structure and are depriving all the non-BJP states of their share of funds. They are robbing us of our GST money. They are stopping funds for the 100-day (MGNREGA) work. They are calling us anti-nationals. Only they are nationalists and all else are anti-nationals. That's what they think. But we will fight them," TMC Supremo added.
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She also issued a warning to those participating in Ram Navami processions across the state on Thursday, saying, "I request those taking out Ram Navami processions to do so peacefully. Kindly avoid Muslim areas as Ramzan is on. Celebrate peacefully and don't try to incite violence. I also urge one and all to not get provoked. Some BJP leaders are saying they will take out rallies with swords and knives. To them, I say it is a criminal offence and will be treated as such."
On Wednesday, Bengal's chief minister slammed the Centre, saying, "I am working for people. I am fighting for the people whose money has been stopped for 100 days' of work. I am sitting on a dharna for the common people whose money has been blocked by the Centre. If required, Mamata can even sit on dharma near the PM's house. I have the courage to do so."
"You blocked the money by invoking a so-called Section 27. But remember, people will vote you out with section 420 in 2024. You will not come to power," she added.
She alleged that during the BJP's watch, opposition leaders were being hounded and harassed by central agencies.
"A babu is saying that I will send CBI and ED to your house if you speak against me," the Bengal CM further said.
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- ANI
