‘Do not Even Assume…’: Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Lollipop’ Reply To Bangladesh Politicos For ‘Occupy Bengal’ Declare

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in a stern message to a bit of Bangladeshi politicians and military veterans claiming that their nation can occupy Bengal, Bihar and Odisha, on Monday mentioned that Indians do not need “lollipop” of their arms. Talking within the West Bengal Meeting, Banerjee urged individuals to stay calm and never get provoked by statements made in Bangladesh.

“You’ll occupy Bengal, Bihar and Odisha, and we can have lollipops? Do not even assume that,” Banerjee mentioned as quoted by NDTV.

She additionally prolonged help to the Centre over the problem. Taking a dig at some Bangladeshi leaders, who’ve made provocative statements just lately, she mentioned, “Keep calm and wholesome and have peace of thoughts.” Notably, A Bangladesh Nationalist Social gathering (BNP) chief just lately mentioned in a public assembly in Dhaka that the nation has reliable claims over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha.

Banerjee mentioned that in West Bengal, even imams had condemned the feedback and assaults on minorities in Bangladesh.”

“The identical blood flows within the veins of Hindus and Muslims and all different communities. We should all work collectively to make sure nothing is completed to irritate the state of affairs in West Bengal,” she mentioned as reported by PTI.

“West Bengal is the primary state within the nation the place individuals no matter caste, creed or neighborhood staged collective protest towards the state of affairs in Bangladesh,” the chief minister mentioned.

Asking everybody, together with her political rivals, to not do something that may irritate the state of affairs, she additionally urged media homes to behave responsibly whereas commenting on the state of affairs within the neighbouring nation.

“West Bengal isn’t Uttar Pradesh that we are going to ban your telecast. However act responsibly within the curiosity of West Bengal and its individuals. If hassle breaks out right here, will it not have an effect on you? Equally, if the state of affairs worsens in Bangladesh, it’ll have an effect on our kin and associates there. Therefore please preserve restraint whereas commenting on the state of affairs,” she mentioned.

The West Bengal chief minister mentioned her authorities and celebration, the Trinamool Congress, will observe the rules of the Ministry of Exterior Affairs and won’t communicate out of flip.

“Our overseas secretary is in Bangladesh for talks. Allow us to not communicate greater than what’s required. Allow us to look forward to the end result. We’re accountable residents. Our nation is united,” she mentioned.

International Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday held talks along with his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad Jashim Uddin, amid strained bilateral ties since August following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning.

(With inputs from PTI)