Abhishek Terms Adhir as BJP Agent; Blames Him for Obstructing Formation of INDIA Bloc in Bengal

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday accused West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of being an agent of the BJP and held him responsible for obstructing the formation of the opposition INDIA bloc in the state.

Addressing an election rally in support of party candidate Prasun Banerjee, the TMC leader highlighted Chowdhury’s alleged speech in Jangipur on Tuesday, wherein the Bengal Congress chief was reportedly heard suggesting that voting for the BJP is better than voting for the Trinamool.

The purported video showed Chowdhury, the sitting MP and candidate from Baharampur, addressing a public meeting and saying ”it’s better to vote for the BJP than to vote for the TMC.” Banerjee expressed disbelief that a Congressman would advocate for the saffron party, stating that Chowdhury’s actions were aiding the BJP’s cause.

”We all wanted the INDIA bloc to happen in Bengal. But Chowdhury prevented it to strengthen the hands of the BJP,” the TMC general secretary said.

He highlighted the contradiction between Chowdhury’s actions and the united front presented by senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi alongside Mamata Banerjee.

Banerjee urged residents of Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha constituency to refrain from voting for the Congress, warning that doing so could result in cross-voting that ultimately benefits the BJP.

”Last time (2019) you voted for the Congress, it actually helped the BJP. Do not fall prey to the trap laid by the Congress,” he said.

Banerjee referred to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s speeches during his visit to the state on Tuesday, noting that the UP CM did not say anything against Chowdhury.

”Yesterday, the UP CM did not say a single word against Chowdhury. What is the reason? Because they are cousins,” he said.

Banerjee also questioned why the Congress West Bengal president was silent when the Centre had stopped releasing funds for the poor of the state.

”Chowdhury did not utter a single line for the people of the state whose money was not released by the central government. He never joined us during our protest in New Delhi. They have only strengthened the hands of the BJP… Do not cast a single vote for these agents of the BJP,” he said.

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