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Mamata Banerjee accused PM Modi of resorting to the “business of sindoor”, referencing India’s Operation Sindoor against terror sites in Pakistan.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (PTI Image)
Political temperatures soared in West Bengal on Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee engaging in a heated exchange.
Speaking at a rally in Alipurduar, a northern district of Bengal, PM Modi criticised Banerjee’s government for the recent violence against Hindus in Murshidabad, women’s safety, and alleged corruption in state government jobs. The Chief Minister responded soon, expressing dismay at the political offensive while multi-party delegations, including one with her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, were abroad garnering support against cross-border terrorism.
“What Modi ji has said today, we are not only shocked but it is very saddening to hear this from our PM when our Opposition team is representing the country in the world. They are taking bold decisions to protect the country’s and national interests. We will protect our country always because it is our motherland.
“But is this the time for Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of this country [to say such a thing]? And in his presence, his leaders are saying they will do Operation Bengal like Operation Sindoor. I challenge them! If they have the guts, go for the elections tomorrow. We are ready and Bengal is ready. Please remember timing is a factor,” Banerjee said. Bengal is due for elections next year.
Mamata Draws BJP’s Ire
Banerjee accused PM Modi of resorting to the “business of sindoor”, referencing India’s Operation Sindoor against terror sites in Pakistan.
Following this, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya reacted sharply, sharing a clip in which Banerjee appeared to suggest the military campaign was a “small thing” and that there was no war. The BJP’s reaction came after Banerjee accused the Centre of using ‘Operation Sindoor’ for political mileage.
“Mamata Banerjee has now dismissed Operation Sindoor as merely a ‘business of sindoor’. This is her true face – mocking sacrifice, patriotism, and the courage of our armed forces,” Malviya posted on X.
Shame! How low can political pettiness go?Mamata Banerjee has now dismissed Operation Sindoor as merely a “business of sindoor.” This is her true face—mocking sacrifice, patriotism, and the courage of our armed forces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has safeguarded India with… pic.twitter.com/MSTo1fT6Ml
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 29, 2025
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has safeguarded India with unmatched dedication and resolve. Yet Mamata Banerjee, driven solely by vote-bank politics, chooses to belittle the valour and sacrifices made in defence of India’s security and honour. History will remember who stood with the nation – and who mocked its heroes,” he added.
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