“Arrest me if you want; TMC will protest even without permission”: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized the BJP while announcing statewide protests by the All India Trinamool Congress on June 2. She declared that the party would continue its demonstrations even if permission was denied by authorities.
During a public address, Mamata Banerjee said, “Arrest me if you want; TMC will protest even without permission,” accusing the BJP of trying to silence opposition voices in West Bengal. She also warned that “Delhi-backed power will not last in Bengal,” highlighting the growing political confrontation between the state government and the Centre.
The Chief Minister further alleged that Abhishek Banerjee was attacked during the agitation and claimed he was denied proper treatment despite the state government renewing the license of Apollo Hospitals six months earlier. Her remarks added another layer to the ongoing political dispute between the TMC and the BJP.
The TMC has announced protest programs across different parts of West Bengal, with party leaders accusing central agencies and BJP supporters of targeting opposition workers. BJP leaders, however, rejected the allegations and accused the TMC government of attempting to create unrest for political advantage.
Mamata Banerjee’s remarks come amid rising political tensions in West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections. Both the TMC and the BJP continue to accuse each other over issues related to law and order, political violence, and administrative control in the state.
