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Why should we take a rotten potato?: Union Minister Majumdar on Abhishek Banerjee's remarks on joining BJP

ANI March 1, 2025 314 views

The political landscape in West Bengal is heating up with a sharp verbal confrontation between Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar and TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. Majumdar bluntly rejected any possibility of Banerjee joining BJP, labeling him a "rotten potato" and highlighting alleged corruption within TMC. Abhishek Banerjee strongly denied rumors of switching parties, asserting his unwavering loyalty to his aunt Mamata Banerjee. The exchange underscores the ongoing intense political rivalry between TMC and BJP in the state.

"Why should we take a rotten potato?" - Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister
Siliguri, March 1: After TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee's remarks on joining the BJP, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar rejected the idea of accepting Banerjee into their party, calling him a "rotten potato" and stating that his presence in TMC only serves to highlight the party's alleged corruption.

Key Points

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Abhishek Banerjee denies BJP joining rumors firmly

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Majumdar criticizes Banerjee's alleged corruption in TMC

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Mamata Banerjee supports her nephew's political stance

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Political tensions escalate in West Bengal

"There is no difference between Abhishek Banerjee and Mamata Banerjee. Whatever kind of corruption he does, Mamata Banerjee is well aware of it all. We are not ready to accept Abhishek Banerjee (in our party). Why should we take a rotten potato?. His staying in TMC is our USP. We can point towards him and say that the Chief of thieves is in TMC," Majumdar said.

Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday rubbished the rumours of him joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Speaking at a gathering, Banerjee said that a new illusion was being spread in the market that he was joining the BJP. He further stated that he would only preach 'Mamata Banerjee Zindabad' even if anyone slit his throat.

"A new illusion is being spread in the market that Abhishek Banerjee will join the BJP. Even if you slit my throat, the slogan 'Mamata Banerjee Zindabad' will still come out of my mouth." Banerjee said while addressing a gathering.

Further, he said that the party would continue to demolish the chakravyuh of BJP if the party had support from the TMC leaders.

"Till the time all of you (TMC leaders) are with us, we will continue to demolish the chakravyuh of BJP. Those who spoke against the party have been identified. I was the one to identify Mukul Roy and Suvendu Adhikari who went against the party," he further stated.

Earlier, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was manipulating the voters' list with the blessing of the Election Commissioner. She formed a committee on Thursday to check the irregularities in the voters' list in every district of West Bengal.

She alleged that the BJP added fake voters in the voters' list to manipulate elections in Maharashtra and Delhi and they were trying the same trick in West Bengal.

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