In a fiery address to the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of “selling India’s prestige” by “begging” before foreign powers like the United States and China. Speaking during a discussion on a government resolution addressing alleged attacks on Bengali migrant workers in other states, Banerjee charged the BJP with a “dictatorial mindset” and attempting to “turn West Bengal into its colony.”

The session descended into chaos as Banerjee began her speech, with BJP MLAs raising slogans, prompting a heated exchange with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators. Undeterred, Banerjee criticized the Centre’s foreign policy, stating, “At times, the Centre is begging before China, and at times, before the US. They cannot secure the nation’s interests, yet they dare to lecture us.” She further accused the BJP of suppressing discussions on attacks against Bengali migrants in BJP-ruled states, alleging, “They want to hide the truth because these incidents are happening in their states.”

Banerjee intensified her critique, claiming the BJP exhibited an “anti-Bengali” stance and that its “ideological ancestors” betrayed India during the freedom struggle. “The BJP is a party of dictators. Their ancestors did not fight for independence; they betrayed the country,” she declared. The verbal sparring escalated as TMC MLAs rushed toward the opposition benches, forcing marshals to intervene to prevent a physical scuffle, temporarily halting Banerjee’s speech.

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The chaotic scenes underscored deep political divisions in West Bengal, with Banerjee’s remarks amplifying tensions between the TMC and BJP. Her allegations of the Centre’s subservience to foreign powers and suppression of regional concerns have ignited a fresh political firestorm, setting the stage for further confrontations as the state pushes to address the plight of its migrant workers.

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