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Bengal Polls: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar Dismisses Humayun Kabir Threat

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar stated the West Bengal elections are a direct contest between the BJP and Trinamool Congress, dismissing any concern about Aam Janata Unnayan Party's Humayun Kabir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in the state, sharply criticized the TMC government for an alleged protocol lapse during President Droupadi Murmu's visit. He framed the incident as an insult to the tribal community, women, and the Constitution. Assembly polling is set for two phases in late April, with results due in May.

Key Points: Bengal Polls: BJP vs TMC Direct Fight, Says Sukanta Majumdar

  • Direct BJP-TMC fight in Bengal polls
  • Union Minister dismisses threat from Humayun Kabir
  • PM Modi criticizes TMC over protocol lapse
  • Alleged disrespect to President Droupadi Murmu
  • Polling scheduled for April 23 and 29
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"No reason to worry about Humayun Kabir, direct fight between Trinamool Congress and BJP": Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar says BJP-TMC direct fight in Bengal, dismisses Humayun Kabir. PM Modi slams TMC for protocol lapse with President Murmu.

"What kind of mentality does a TMC have that can insult even the country's first tribal woman President? - Narendra Modi"

Balurghat, April 10

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday said there is a direct fight between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP in West Bengal polls.

"We have no reason to worry about Humayun Kabir, nor do we have the time. There is a direct fight between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP. What Humayun Kabir will do is Humayun Kabir's matter," he told ANI, answering a query on the purported viral video of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder Humayun Kabir.

Polling for the 294-member Assembly in West Bengal will take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed rallies in West Bengal on Thursday, slammed TMC over "lapses in the protocol" during the visit of President Droupadi Murmu for a tribal conference in West Bengal.

"What kind of mentality does a TMC have that can insult even the country's first tribal woman President? How much arrogance is there? President Droupadi Murmu ji had come here for a major event of the Santhal community; no matter which government is in power in the country, it is your duty under the Constitution to give due respect to the President. But this arrogant TMC government doesn't consider even the country's President to be anything," he said.

"Is it just because our President Ji is the daughter of the tribal community that you feel entitled to insult her? This is an insult to all tribals of the country, this is an insult to all women of the country, this is an insult to the Constitution of the country," he added.

- ANI

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Priya S
PM Modi's point about the disrespect to President Murmu is very serious. It's not about politics, it's about basic constitutional dignity. If true, TMC should apologize. This is shameful for Bengal. 🙏
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Rohit P
Honestly, as a voter, I'm tired of this "direct fight" narrative. It forces us to choose between two extremes. Where is the space for genuine local issues? Parties ignore smaller players at their own peril.
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Anjali F
The protocol issue is being blown out of proportion for political gains. Yes, it shouldn't have happened, but is this the biggest issue facing Bengal? What about unemployment and price rise? Let's talk about real problems.
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David E
Following this from abroad. The rhetoric is heating up! The two-phase polling is interesting. Hope the focus remains on development and peaceful voting. The world is watching.
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Karthik V
Respect for the President's office is non-negotiable, full stop. No party, whether TMC or BJP, should use it as a political football. This sets a very bad precedent for our democracy.

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