By UNI
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday came down heavily on the BJP for its divisive politics.
Addressing the extended core committee meeting of the party today, Banerjee said, "We are not a militant organisation like the BJP. They are creating fights not only among Christians, Muslims but also among Hindus."
"They are threatening to carry out encounters. Just because they are in power in Delhi, they are talking about hurling bombs. I dare them to come and touch us. We will show them their place," the TMC supremo said.
Banerjee said Lok Sabha elections could happen three months from now, may be six months. They will surely be held eight months later. She asked the party workers to be ready. She took on the BJP over allegations of EVM tampering.
The TMC supremo said, "The work for the revision of electoral rolls has begun. Ensure that the procedures are followed. It is the BJP's habit to tamper EVMs. Our party workers must be alert and monitor them."
Lok Sabha elections are around the corner. Ahead of the polls that decide the fate of the country, the chief minister instructed party leaders and workers to increase their people's outreach activities. She also warned party workers against infighting and complacency.
Banerjee said, "We have formed the party after years of struggle. We have come to power because of people's support. If someone thinks they are bigger than the party, the doors are open for them to leave. Only Mamata Banerjee will work, this cannot be the way."
The TMC supremo said, "You must reach out to the people. Or else there is no place for you in the party. The party will not tolerate those who are inactive."
