Mamata’s call for anti-BJP unity at Martyr’s Day rally junked by Congress, Left
Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said Mamata Banerjee should first focus on uniting her own party before attempting to forge an opposition alliance.
She prayed for strength to continue serving the people.
Statesman News Service | Kolkata | April 15, 2026 2:09 pm
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On the eve of Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered prayers at Kalighat temple on Tuesday, seeking blessings for the well-being, happiness, and prosperity of the people of Bengal.

She prayed for strength to continue serving the people and for the triumph of good over all forces that seek to harm the peace and harmony of the state. With faith, she reaffirmed her commitment to stand by the people and work for their welfare, said a release from the TMC.
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Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said Mamata Banerjee should first focus on uniting her own party before attempting to forge an opposition alliance.
Without naming Ritabrata Banerjee's camp, she described it as the BJP's "B-team" and alleged that the breakaway faction was indirectly helping the BJP.
"I have never seen the CID so active in my political life," Mamata Banerjee said.
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