West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Calls Out ‘Malicious Disinformation Campaign’ in Media, Defends Support for Student Movements
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, August 29, condemned what she describes as a “malicious disinformation campaign” in the media regarding her recent comments on student movements.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, August 29, condemned what she describes as a “malicious disinformation campaign” in the media regarding her recent comments on student movements. In a tweet on X, Banerjee firmly rejected accusations that she threatened students or spoke against their movements, asserting that she fully supports their cause. She clarified that her criticism was directed at the BJP, accusing the party of undermining democracy and creating lawlessness with the support of the central government. Banerjee also defended the use of the phrase "phonsh kara," explaining that it is a reference to a saying by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa Deva, meant to advocate for raising one's voice against crimes and injustices. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Says ‘Will Pass Bill To Ensure Capital Punishment for Rapists’ Amid Protests Over Rape and Murder of RG Kar Medical College Doctor.
CM Mamata Banerjee Mamata Banerjee Clarifies Speech
I detect a malicious disinformation campaign in some print, electronic and digital media which has been unleashed with reference to a speech that I made in our students' programme yesterday.
Let me most emphatically clarify that I have not uttered a single word against the…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 29, 2024
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