Mamata Banerjee

Explaining her absence, Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress chief, outlined two primary reasons.

Banerjee also linked the court’s decision to recent remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi had claimed that the Congress and its allies in the Opposition INDIA bloc, if elected, would reduce OBC quotas in favor of Muslims.

According to an official statement released by the Governor's office and shared on its verified social media handle, the CCTV recordings are open for viewing to any resident of West Bengal, with the exception of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and representatives of the state police.

Shah accused Banerjee of nurturing the illegal infiltration that he alleged had become a major support base for her party. He said her failure to deal with this issue is a matter of shame.

In his address to the media at the Kolkata airport upon returning from a three-day visit to his hometown Kerala, the Governor expressed his frustration, stating, "Despite my efforts to remain apolitical, the Chief Minister continues to entangle me in politics. I won't tolerate any sort of arrogance towards the Raj Bhavan," the Governor told her.

Addressing a joint press conference with Left Front Chairman Biman Bose, Chowdhury questioned Banerjee's decision to backtrack after initially claiming credit for naming the opposition bloc. He wondered why she had made a U-turn, becoming "Paltu Kumari," much like Nitish Kumar's transformation into "Paltu Kumar."

Banerjee's remarks were prompted by statements made by Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the assembly, who hinted at a significant event that would shake the TMC and its leadership. Banerjee responded by dismissing Adhikari's assertions, labeling him a "traitor" who joined the BJP for personal gain. She urged supporters to remain vigilant against conspiracies aimed at undermining TMC leaders and the people of West Bengal.

Addressing the crowd, Banerjee criticized the reported Income Tax raids on the helicopter of party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, dismissing claims of carrying valuables like gold and cash. She contrasted this with the BJP's purported practices, stating her party's reliance on different means if necessary.

Banerjee emphasized unity and solidarity, stating that collective strength would protect against external threats. Addressing the audience at the Red Road, she reiterated her party's stance against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), affirming that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) remains firmly opposed to the BJP's agenda.

Banerjee contended that the NIA personnel forcefully entered numerous homes during the early hours under the pretext of investigating a "cracker-bursting incident from 2022." She defended the villagers' actions as acts of self-defense, questioning the rationale behind the NIA's late-night visits and implying that any group would naturally retaliate when faced with such intrusion.