Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee made her comment on Twitter.
Highlight
- Mamta Banerjee had earlier asked the protesters to go to Delhi and protest.
- Prophet Row: Howrah remained in the grip of violence for the second day as well
- Internet connectivity has been suspended in Bengal’s Howrah till June 13.
Prophet Line: Violence broke out in Howrah for the second day as well, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter and asked, “Why should people suffer for the sins of the BJP?”
Alleging that “some political parties” were behind the violence and “arbitrating riots”, Mamata said: “As I have said earlier, violent incidents have been taking place in Howrah for two days. Some political parties are behind this. And they want to cause riots – but these will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against all of them. Why should people pay for the sins of BJP?”
https://twitter.com/MamataOfficial/status/1535511815848726529
Earlier, the Bengal Chief Minister had asked the protesters to withdraw their agitation in the state and go to New Delhi to protest, as the protesters protested the controversial speech of BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen in several parts of West Bengal’s Howrah district. The road was blocked at places. Jindal.
Banerjee told reporters that the BJP leaders’ speeches have tarnished India’s image across the world and they should be arrested.
He said, “There is road jam in some places since morning and people are getting upset. I will request you (protesters) on behalf of common people that nothing has happened in West Bengal, so they should lift the blockade.” Go to New Delhi and protest, where there is a BJP government. Go to Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
India has faced diplomatic heat, with Islamic countries reacting strongly to the controversial remarks of two BJP functionaries against Prophet Mohammad.