Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concern over the situation in neighboring country Bangladesh. However, he stressed that he did not want to comment on the issue because it was a matter related to another country. Banerjee clarified in the Assembly that the issue should be resolved by the central government and the state government will follow the Centre’s decision. Banerjee said, “Bangladesh is a different country. The Government of India will investigate this. This is not under our jurisdiction. We shouldn’t talk about this or interfere with it. Although we are sad (about the current situation in Bangladesh), we follow the policies set by the Centre.
He spoke with representatives of ‘ISKCON’
The West Bengal Chief Minister also said that she had spoken to ‘ISKCON’ representatives regarding this matter. However, he did not provide further information about the conversation with ISKCON officials. Speaking to reporters at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee addressed the issue of recent tensions between India and Bangladesh and highlighted that the central government can play a role in resolving of the matter.
Mamata Banerjee said: “Bangladesh is a different country and we are saddened by the deaths of people there and the atrocities committed against them. Students were also murdered during the protests and their consequences are still being felt.” He clarified that his role in this context is limited. Banerjee said, “Our role is very limited because we are two different nations. The Indian government can hold talks with its Bangladeshi counterpart and take appropriate measures. On foreign affairs, TMC’s stance is to support the government, no matter who is in power.
There is no support for any type of oppression.
Mamata Banerjee made these comments after returning from Ranchi, where she attended the swearing-in ceremony of Hemant Soren as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand. The TMC leader also said that the state government never engaged in discussions with Bangladesh on other issues, including the Teesta water sharing treaty. He said: “We do not support any kind of atrocities against Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs or Christians. This is our principle. We are saddened by the incidents that occurred in Bangladesh. The Government of India can address this issue and resolve it through dialogue.
Mamata Banerjee expressed goodwill towards Bangladesh, emphasizing the shared culture, language and history between the two countries. “We love Bangladesh and I hope they love India, especially Bengal,” he said. We speak the same language, wear similar clothes and share the same culture and literature. Despite political differences, we do not want religious issues to affect people.” (input language)
