West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extends Poila Boishakh greetings while accusing 'Delhi rulers' of undermining democracy and calling for a united electoral response.
Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee used the occasion of the Bengali New Year to deliver a sharp political message, calling on people to give a strong reply to what she described as “Delhi’s zamindars” through democratic means. On April 15, 2026, while extending Poila Boishakh greetings to the people of the state, the Trinamool Congress supremo intensified her attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the assembly elections.
In a post on social media platform X, Banerjee alleged that the ruling dispensation at the Centre was attempting to snatch away the voting rights of the people of Bengal. She urged citizens to use the democratic process to defeat these “inauspicious forces,” framing the upcoming elections as a crucial battle to protect the state’s democratic fabric.
Highlighting Bengal’s rich cultural heritage, the Chief Minister emphasized that the state has always stood as a symbol of communal harmony. However, she warned that certain “divisive forces” were now trying to disrupt this social unity. Referring to the central leadership as “zamindars,” she claimed that there was a conspiracy to curtail the democratic rights of the people of Bengal and asserted that the ballot box would be the most effective way to counter such attempts. She called upon citizens to rise above narrow divisions and stand united against what she termed authoritarian tendencies.
Appealing directly to voters, Banerjee urged them to support the Trinamool Congress in the upcoming elections, saying that it was essential to protect Bengal from divisive politics and safeguard democratic rights. She also expressed hope that the new year would bring a fresh beginning in people’s lives, free from blemishes and conflict.
Political observers believe that by combining festive greetings with a strong political appeal, Banerjee sought to connect emotionally with voters while reinforcing key campaign themes such as Bengali identity and the protection of democratic rights, setting the tone for an intense electoral contest in the state.
Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee used the occasion of the Bengali New Year to deliver a sharp political message, calling on people to give a strong reply to what she described as “Delhi’s zamindars” through democratic means. On April 15, 2026, while extending Poila Boishakh greetings to the people of the state, the Trinamool Congress supremo intensified her attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the assembly elections.
In a post on social media platform X, Banerjee alleged that the ruling dispensation at the Centre was attempting to snatch away the voting rights of the people of Bengal. She urged citizens to use the democratic process to defeat these “inauspicious forces,” framing the upcoming elections as a crucial battle to protect the state’s democratic fabric.
Highlighting Bengal’s rich cultural heritage, the Chief Minister emphasized that the state has always stood as a symbol of communal harmony. However, she warned that certain “divisive forces” were now trying to disrupt this social unity. Referring to the central leadership as “zamindars,” she claimed that there was a conspiracy to curtail the democratic rights of the people of Bengal and asserted that the ballot box would be the most effective way to counter such attempts. She called upon citizens to rise above narrow divisions and stand united against what she termed authoritarian tendencies.
Appealing directly to voters, Banerjee urged them to support the Trinamool Congress in the upcoming elections, saying that it was essential to protect Bengal from divisive politics and safeguard democratic rights. She also expressed hope that the new year would bring a fresh beginning in people’s lives, free from blemishes and conflict.
Political observers believe that by combining festive greetings with a strong political appeal, Banerjee sought to connect emotionally with voters while reinforcing key campaign themes such as Bengali identity and the protection of democratic rights, setting the tone for an intense electoral contest in the state.
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