‘Alcohol, biryani lured crowd’: Suvendu Adhikari on TMC Martyrs’ Day rally turnout

The BJP Yuva Morcha-organized rally commenced from Tinbatti More, proceeded through Uttar Kanya before concluding at the Chunavati Ground in Fulbari.

“Under this scorching heat, we walked for three kilometre. We couldn’t give vehicles, egg rice, or even water, yet you all chose to walk alongside us at a time when North Bengal is witnessing 40-degree temperature. I am really happy about this,” Adhikari said.

“In West Bengal, on July 21 no one can hold any programme because the queen of thieves is holding a public meeting at Dharmatala. Thousands of thieves and Rohingya are sitting in the front (row) as the CM is addressing the public,” Adhikari said.

He mockingly added that “no one will steal anything, no dacoity will take place in Bengal today (Monday), as all the goons have gathered at Dharmatala,” he said.

He praised BJYM state president Indranil Khan for organising the rally on the same day as the TMC’s event.

Adhikari also called for the implementation of a National Register of Citizens (NRC)-like process, akin to what was seen in Bihar. “We want a Bihar-like Special Intensive Revision to be implemented here as well. The Hindus who have come from Bangladesh are refugees. The Muslims here should not worry, but Rohingya and Bangladeshi Muslims will not be there in the electoral roll,” he said. However, at the TMC rally, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opposed the prospect of such an implementation, stating that she would protest in Delhi if it were to happen.

The BJP leader accused the state government of obstructing development initiatives, claiming, “Modi wanted to open AIIMS in North Bengal, but she didn’t let us do so.”

Adhikari also said, “If anyone wants to save Hindus, then throw Mamata out of power. People have now realized how the TMC government fooled and exploited them.”

Apart from Khan, other prominent BJP leaders present at the rally included Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh and BJP Siliguri Organisational District President Arun Mondal.