Quick reads
- BJP says Mamata Banerjee threatened Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his West Bengal visit on Dec 31, 2025.
- Party spokespersons, including Sambit Patra, labelled her actions “tanasahi” (dictatorship) and called the remarks a national concern.
- The charge stems from Mamata’s public remarks at rallies where she criticised Shah and the Centre over infiltration and SIR issues.
- TMC leaders hit back, calling BJP’s claims political posturing ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.
What BJP says:
The BJP on Wednesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of making remarks that amounted to a threat against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is visiting the state. BJP leaders described the comments as evidence of a “tanasahi” or dictatorial approach in Bengal.
The Story
The BJP on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of allegedly threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the state, escalating political tensions between the two parties. BJP leaders claimed that remarks made by Banerjee at a public rally amounted to an indirect threat and described her style of governance as “tanasahi” or dictatorial. The party said such statements were unacceptable and raised concerns over democratic functioning in the state.
The Trinamool Congress, however, dismissed the allegations, calling them politically motivated and part of the BJP’s campaign narrative ahead of the upcoming elections. The exchange comes amid an ongoing war of words between the Centre and the West Bengal government over law and order, border security, and electoral issues.
