‘This Time BJP Will Go’: Mamata Banerjee Predicts Political Change Before 2029 (Video)
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, October 1, claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be removed from power before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, asserting that the INDIA opposition alliance remains united and that people would receive “good news soon”.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, October 1, claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be removed from power before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, asserting that the INDIA opposition alliance remains united and that people would receive “good news soon”. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Banerjee expressed confidence in the opposition's political prospects and reiterated that the INDIA bloc was together despite differences among its constituent parties.
“INDIA alliance is together. This time BJP will go; don't even have to wait till 2029, you will get good news soon,” she said. Her remarks come amid renewed efforts by opposition parties to coordinate their political strategy and strengthen their collective campaign against the BJP. Sonia Gandhi-Mamata Banerjee Moment at INDIA Bloc Meet Goes Viral.
‘This Time BJP Will Go’
VIDEO | Delhi: "INDIA alliance is together. This time BJP will go; don't even have to wait till 2029, you will get good news soon", says TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee. pic.twitter.com/GJ4WHs2WpZ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 1, 202
Mamata Banerjee Reaffirms INDIA Bloc Unity
Banerjee's statement followed a meeting of INDIA bloc leaders in New Delhi on September 30, where opposition parties discussed electoral issues, coordination and their future course of action. The meeting brought together leaders from several opposition parties, including the Congress and TMC, with discussions focusing on the Election Commission and allegations concerning electoral processes. Banerjee maintained that the alliance remained united and called for broader opposition coordination, including efforts to bring more non-NDA parties into the fold.
Mamata Targets Election Commission Over SIR
The TMC chief also criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. She alleged that the exercise had resulted in the removal of voters' names and questioned the Election Commission's role in safeguarding electoral rights. Banerjee also demanded the immediate removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, raising questions about the functioning and accountability of the poll body. These allegations were part of the broader opposition discussion on electoral transparency.
INDIA Bloc Plans Further Opposition Action
The September 30 meeting also saw opposition leaders discuss a coordinated response to their concerns over the Election Commission and electoral processes. The alliance agreed on further political mobilisation, including a proposed Save Democracy March from October 2 to October 8. The discussions also highlighted the opposition's effort to maintain unity while expanding its political outreach ahead of future electoral contests. “Entire Opposition Standing Together Against EC”: Rajeev Shukla After INDIA Bloc Announces 'Save Democracy' March.
Banerjee's remarks about the BJP leaving power before 2029 reflect her confidence in the opposition's political campaign. However, she did not specify what the “good news” would entail or provide a timeline for the political development she predicted.
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