Some leaders have taken money from BJP to undermine TMC: Abhishek
The Statesman | 23 April 2026
Commenting on the huge turnout for his rally, Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said the spontaneity of people indicates that the BJP has no chance of winning the forthcoming Assembly election.
He was addressing a public meeting at Belpur in Deganga this afternoon. Trinamul Congress has fielded Anisur Rahaman (Bidesh) from the seat.
He said some political leaders have taken money from the BJP and are trying to cut Trinamul Congress votes. “Do not waste your vote by casting it in favour of CPI-M or the BJP. Vote for Trinamul Congress and for sustained development.”
Mr Banerjee said the political parties and leaders did not stand beside people when their names were deleted in the SIR. “After 80 years of Independence, people had to stand in queues to prove their nationality. Rest assured that one month after the election, all the names that have been dropped will be included in the electoral rolls again.”
He said: “ISF chief Nawsad Siddique is provided security by Amit Shah. If you are genuine then give up the security provided by Shah and take the security provided by the state government. To cast one vote in favour of ISF is equivalent to voting for the lotus.”
It is unfortunate that Amit Shah is calling Miss Banerjee “ei Didi”. This is most unfortunate. It shows their fear of losing the election,” he said. “The BJP has used ED, CBI, IT, the High Court and Supreme Court. But the last word is uttered by the people and they will cast their vote in favour of Trinamul Congress.”
He said he would take the responsibility to develop this area. “The BJP leaders are visiting every household to clean the courtyard. When they come, ask them to sweep the courtyard.”
Mr Banerjee said the Trinamul Congress is the only party in the country that had fought against the anti-people and corrupt government of Modi. “We will continue to protest if the people of Bengal are abused or beaten up for speaking our mother tongue. They have branded us as Bangladeshis. They do not have any faith in the people but in democracy, people speak the last word. In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Deganga had given a lead of 68,000 votes to Trinamul Congress. In 2026, they will increase the lead. Deganga has never tolerated the traitors and will continue to do so in future. I have got the information that some people have told the voters that we have an understanding with Trinamul Congress and after the election, we will join the party. Rest assured Trinamul Congress will not take back the traitors. Vote for us and we will look after you,” he said.