IT News
Imphal, Aug 29:
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has sharply criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her recent comments regarding the Northeast region. Singh condemned Banerjee’s statements as “irresponsible” and “highly unbecoming of a political leader.”
In a forceful reaction, Biren wrote on ‘x’ platform, “How dare Didi threaten the Northeast? I condemn such irresponsible remarks in the strongest terms. She must publicly apologize to the Northeast and the rest of the nation.” His remarks were in response to what he described as incendiary comments made by Banerjee, which he accused of inciting hate and violence.
N. Biren called on Banerjee to cease “inciting violence and hatred with divisive politics,” emphasizing that no leader should engage in such activities. He demanded an immediate halt to what he termed as “threats of violence” from public platforms.
This confrontation follows a similar critique from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 28. Sarma had condemned Banerjee’s statements, which he alleged linked the ongoing protests in Kolkata to potential unrest in Assam and Delhi. In a scathing retort, Sarma accused Banerjee of employing “politics of failure” and attempting to destabilize India. “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam? Don’t show us your bloodshot eyes. Don’t try to set India on fire with your divisive politics. Such language does not suit a leader like you,” Sarma posted on ‘X’.
