West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee announced that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to participate in a critical discussion during a special three-day Assembly session addressing alleged attacks on Bengali-speaking migrant workers in BJP-ruled states. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has initiated a censure motion to condemn these incidents, spotlighting what they describe as a disturbing pattern of violence targeting Bengali migrants.

The discussions, scheduled for two hours each on Tuesday and Thursday, aim to address the "alarming and unfortunate" attacks, Banerjee told reporters at the state Assembly. “We expect opposition MLAs to engage peacefully in these important discussions,” he said, emphasizing the gravity of the issue. The Chief Minister is expected to join the Thursday session, lending significant weight to the TMC’s stance.

The special session, which began on Monday, will pause on September 3 for Karam Puja, a state holiday. The TMC has been vocal in protesting the alleged targeting of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in states under BJP governance, accusing the opposition of fostering an environment of hostility. The censure motion seeks to highlight these incidents and demand accountability, reflecting broader concerns about the safety of migrant workers from West Bengal.

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This Assembly session underscores the TMC’s efforts to champion the rights of Bengali migrants, while escalating political tensions with the BJP. The discussions are poised to draw significant attention, with Mamata’s participation expected to intensify the spotlight on the issue and galvanize support for the TMC’s resolution.

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