Tension gripped the national capital when TMC parliamentarians staged a high-voltage protest, sources claim under direct instructions from Mamata Banerjee. What started as a rally for regional rights has morphed into accusations of police brutality against the protesters, drawing sharp rebuke from BJP’s Praveen Khandelwal.
‘Mamata Banerjee’s puppets danced to her tune, blocked Delhi’s arteries, and now seek sympathy as victims,’ Khandelwal blasted in a press briefing. The TMC MPs, numbering over a dozen, gathered outside key ministries, demanding recognition for Bengali culture and language in the Union Territory.
Police action to disperse the crowd led to scuffles, with several MPs detained briefly. TMC supremo hit back, alleging a conspiracy by the Modi government to suppress opposition voices. ‘Our MPs are being targeted for raising legitimate issues,’ a party spokesperson claimed.
Khandelwal dismissed these narratives. ‘If blocking Parliament is legitimate, what is law enforcement? TMC’s drama won’t fool Delhiites.’ He highlighted similar past incidents where TMC protests disrupted normalcy without repercussions in their home state.
Background checks reveal the protest was pre-planned, with Mamata’s recent Delhi visit fueling speculations. Social media is abuzz with memes mocking TMC’s ‘victim card.’ Experts warn this could polarize voters along regional lines.
As the dust settles, questions remain on the efficacy of such tactics. Will TMC gain ground or lose credibility? Khandelwal’s words resonate: ‘Real issues need real solutions, not street theatrics.’ The political battle lines are drawn firmer than ever.