“Say Jai Shri Ram, not just Inshallah”: Himanta to Mamata
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the ongoing election campaign, accusing her of selective messaging in her speeches.
Addressing a public meeting, Sarma said he closely follows Banerjee’s campaign addresses and claimed she often uses phrases like “Inshallah” and “Khuda Hafiz” while speaking to certain sections of voters. He added that she should also say “Jai Shri Ram,” arguing that her rhetoric does not appear inclusive.
The remarks come amid an ongoing war of words between leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The BJP has repeatedly accused the ruling TMC of engaging in appeasement politics, an allegation the party has consistently denied.
Sarma’s comments have further intensified the political discourse in West Bengal, where both sides are using strong rhetoric to mobilize support. The Trinamool Congress has not yet responded to his statement.
