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BJP’s new Bengal chief Sukanta Majumdar equates TMC to Taliban

Sep 22, 2021 12:41 AM IST

Referring to the post-poll violence incidents in the state, Majumdar alleged that many BJP supporters were killed by members of a minority community. He didn’t name the community

Kolkata:The newly-appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Bengal unit president, Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday said that he will fight against the “Talibanisation of the state” by the ruling Trinamool Congress .

Sukanta Majumdar (ANI)
Sukanta Majumdar (ANI)

Referring to the post-poll violence incidents in the state, Majumdar alleged that many BJP supporters were killed by members of a minority community. He didn’t name the community. “This was never Bengal’s culture...though political clashes are not new... With the cooperation of my predecessors and the central leadership, I will continue my fight against the talibanisation of the state” Majumdar said, addressing party leaders and the media at the BJP state office.

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Reacting to Majumdar’s allegation, TMC Raj Sabha member Sukhendu Sekhar Roy said, “The Talibanisaton he is talking about can be seen in BJP-ruled states. Majumdar should check the facts first.”

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