June 8th 2024.
On Saturday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shared her thoughts on the current political situation at the Centre. She stated that her party, the Trinamool Congress, would take a "wait and watch" approach for now. She also made it clear that just because the opposition INDIA bloc did not stake claim to form the government today, it does not mean they won't do it tomorrow.
After a meeting with TMC MPs and senior leaders, Banerjee addressed the media and expressed her desire for the weak and unstable NDA government to be removed from power. She criticized the BJP for forming the government undemocratically and illegally. However, she also acknowledged that the INDIA bloc could potentially form the government in the coming days.
It is worth noting that the TMC had previously exited the INDIA bloc in West Bengal in January. However, Banerjee clarified that the party would still remain a part of the opposition bloc at the national level. During the closed-door meeting, she confidently stated that the NDA government would not complete its full term.
When asked about the new government, Banerjee expressed her doubts about its stability. She pointed out that the BJP did not secure a majority and is dependent on its allies. She also stated that the mandate was against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he should have stepped down and allowed someone else to take over.
Banerjee made it clear that the country is in need of change and the recent mandate was for that change. She also mentioned that the TMC would not attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government. The party's MPs in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, on the other hand, would demand the repeal of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act.
She added that the TMC MPs would not let the new Lok Sabha pass bills like the previous two Lok Sabhas did, as the BJP no longer has a brute majority. They would also demand the release of due funds for the state and reject any plans for an NRC or Uniform Civil Code.
During the meeting, Banerjee was unanimously elected as the chairperson of the TMC Parliamentary Party. She also announced that Sudip Bandyopadhyay would be the Leader of the Lok Sabha and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar would be the Deputy Leader of the party in Lok Sabha.
In conclusion, Banerjee and the TMC are closely monitoring the political situation at the Centre and are ready to take action when the time is right.
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