May 22nd 2024.
In a recent rally at Khardah, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made it clear that she was not in agreement with the Calcutta High Court's decision to revoke the OBC status of certain classes in the state. She even hinted that the government might take the matter to the Supreme Court for further review.
During her speech, Banerjee reassured the people that the OBC reservation would continue in the state as it was passed within the legal framework of the Constitution. She emphasized that the decision to introduce this quota was made after conducting a thorough house-to-house survey and was approved by both the cabinet and the assembly.
"If necessary, we will take this matter to a higher court," Banerjee stated confidently. She also brought up the recent Calcutta High Court order that restrained the BJP from publishing advertisements that violated the Model Code of Conduct. Banerjee claimed that despite the court's order, such advertisements were still being circulated and she was planning to file a defamation case worth Rs 1000 crore against the party.
Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to sabotage the OBC quota by using central agencies. She questioned how they could have the audacity to do so and asked whether the government would be run by them or the court.
The Calcutta High Court's decision to strike down the OBC status of several classes in West Bengal came as a shock to Banerjee. She stated that this was a result of the BJP's failed attempts to disrupt the state's peace, citing the recent incident in Sandeshkhali. She accused the party of playing vote politics and trying to stay in power by any means necessary.
Banerjee also brought up Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement where he claimed that the opposition INDIA bloc would scrap the quotas for SC, ST, and OBC people if they were voted to power. She reminded the people that these quotas were granted to these groups under the Constitution and asked if anyone could propose a legislation that only benefited Hindus and excluded Muslims and other communities.
The TMC leader also accused the BJP of constantly using caste, quota, and religion to divide people. She announced her plans to file a defamation case worth Rs 1000 crore against the party for spreading false information about their achievements and levelling baseless allegations against her and her projects. Banerjee vowed to distribute the entire amount among the people as she had never taken a single penny for personal gain in her entire political career.
Banerjee also criticized the Modi government for misusing public funds and depriving the poor of their rightful dues under MGNREGA. She called out the false promise of every household being lit by solar power and questioned whether the BJP believed it would be in power for 1000 years to fulfill this promise.
During her second rally at Agarpara, Banerjee reiterated her stance on the OBC quota and the BJP's attempts to disrupt it. She also brought up the recent incident where a Calcutta High Court judge, after retiring, expressed his attachment to the RSS and another judge, upon retirement, joined the BJP. She questioned how these individuals could ensure fair justice and accused them of being biased.
Banerjee also addressed the issue of a few incidents in north Bengal that were trying to create discord between Rajbangshis and Muslims. She assured the people that the administration was alert and taking necessary measures to prevent any conflicts.
In conclusion, Banerjee urged the people not to vote for the CPI as they had killed hundreds of opposition activists during their 34-year rule. She promised to support the INDIA bloc in New Delhi but reminded the people that in West Bengal, the CPIM and Congress were helping the BJP. She also questioned whether the BJP believed that only Hindus, SCs, STs, and OBCs were citizens of the country and highlighted the rights of other minority groups.
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