Mamata Banerjee Rebukes Bangladeshi Politicians Over 'Occupy Bengal' Remarks

The West Bengal Chief Minister called for calm, unity, and restraint in response to provocative claims by Bangladeshi leaders and emphasized the need to prevent communal tensions.

Mamata Banerjee criticized Bangladeshi politicians' claims of 'occupying' Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, dismissing them as baseless and provocative.
She urged West Bengal residents to maintain peace and avoid reacting to divisive rhetoric that could escalate tensions in the state.
The Chief Minister highlighted unity among religious communities in Bengal, noting collective protests by Hindus and Muslims against atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh.
Banerjee warned against the spread of fake videos and political exploitation of the issue, emphasizing the need for responsible media coverage.
She affirmed that her government would follow the Ministry of External Affairs' guidelines and await the outcome of diplomatic talks led by India's foreign secretary in Dhaka.