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The Trinamool Congress will raise concerns over the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states at the INDIA Bloc meeting. Abhishek Banerjee will attend virtually to push for Opposition unity on the issue. The party also plans to oppose the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Review, calling it an indirect NRC move. The meeting aims to coordinate strategy ahead of the Monsoon Session.

Key Points: TMC to Raise Bengali Harassment Issue at INDIA Bloc Meet

  • TMC to push for united Opposition stand on Bengali harassment
  • Abhishek Banerjee attending INDIA meet virtually
  • SIR review seen as NRC backdoor in Bengal
  • Mamata Banerjee stresses need for Opposition unity
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Oppn unity on SIR, 'harassment' of Bengali-speaking people in Odisha, Assam may be raised in INDIA Bloc meet

TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee to highlight alleged harassment of Bengalis in BJP states and SIR concerns at INDIA Bloc virtual meeting.

"The harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states is the most burning issue currently. – Senior TMC Leader"

Kolkata, July 19

Alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in Odisha, Assam and Delhi after being branded as illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators, the Special Intensive Review (SIR) and the necessity of Opposition unity on these issue are likely to be the important matters that would be raised by the Trinamool Congress in the meeting of the INDIA Bloc this evening.

The meeting will be attended virtually by the Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party's Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, as decided by the party leadership at the last moment.

“The harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states after being branded as illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators is the most burning issue of the country currently.

"While the Trinamool Congress is the only party in the country which is spearheading the movement on this issue, our Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, had already stressed the importance of a united stand of all Opposition parties on this issue.

"Our General Secretary is expected to convey that message to the INDIA Bloc allies in the meeting this evening,” said a senior Trinamool Congress member who refused to be named.

Although initially, the Trinamool Congress decided to skip the INDIA Bloc meeting because of the preoccupation of the party leaders with the preparations for the party’s annual Martyrs’ Day rally on July 21, at the last moment, it was decided that Abhishek Banerjee would attend the meeting virtually.

Another important issue the party’s General Secretary will raise in the INDIA Bloc meeting would be the Special Intensive Review by the Election Commission of India (ECI), which has already started and is expected to start in West Bengal next month, the Trinamool Congress leader said.

“Our Chief Minister has already made the party’s stand clear that this Special Intensive Review is a ploy to indirectly implement NRC in West Bengal. Our General Secretary is expected to elaborate the party’s stand on this issue at the INDIA Bloc meeting this evening,” he added.

The meeting of the INDIA Bloc this evening, which is happening after a gap of quite some time, is expected to discuss coordination on the floor of the Parliament on various issues during the forthcoming Monsoon Session of the House.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
While I support protecting our borders, we must be careful not to target genuine Indian citizens. Many Bengalis have contributed immensely to our nation's development. Let's not divide people based on language.
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Aditya G
Opposition unity is good, but TMC should first clean up its own house. West Bengal has seen enough political violence. How can they lecture others when their own record isn't clean? 🤔
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Sarah B
As someone living in Assam, I've seen both sides. There are genuine concerns about illegal immigration, but we must have a humane approach. Proper documentation is the solution, not harassment.
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Karthik V
The timing of this SIR before elections is suspicious. EC should maintain neutrality. But TMC also shouldn't politicize every administrative action. Both sides need to behave responsibly.
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Nisha Z
My Bengali grandparents migrated during Partition. They're as Indian as anyone else. This constant suspicion hurts. We need policies that protect citizens' rights while securing borders. Jai Hind!

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