Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have sharply criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of inciting communal discord between Hindus and Muslims in the state. BJP Member of Parliament Khagen Murmu alleged that Banerjee was “trying to turn West Bengal into Bangladesh” by provoking one community against the other.

Speaking at a public rally in Malda, Murmu claimed that the Chief Minister’s approach was designed to bring “one particular community onto the streets” and spark unrest. “Mamata Banerjee is trying to turn West Bengal into Bangladesh by inciting Muslims against Hindus. The grand Ram Navami processions were apolitical, and the turnout shows that Hindus are awakening,” he stated, as per ANI.