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A political storm has erupted between Trinamool Congress and Delhi Police over allegations of migrant harassment. Sajnur Parveen, a Bengali-speaking woman from Malda, claimed she was wrongly targeted and demanded money by police officials. Trinamool leaders, including Firhad Halim and Kunal Ghosh, held a press conference supporting her claims. BJP's Amit Malviya countered by calling the entire episode a politically motivated drama.

Key Points: Mamata's Trinamool Escalates Delhi Police Migrant Harassment Row

  • Sajnur Parveen alleges Delhi Police harassment and demanded bribe
  • Trinamool Congress plans to file FIR against Delhi Police
  • Mamata Banerjee shares video highlighting migrant family's treatment
  • Amit Malviya calls press conference a staged political drama
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Political slugfest erupts as Trinamool continues accusing Delhi Police of harassing Bengali-speaking migrant family

Trinamool Congress alleges Delhi Police harassment of Bengali migrant woman, sparking political controversy and counter-claims

"These poorly scripted stunts by Mamata Banerjee are now becoming hilariously sloppy - Amit Malviya, BJP IT Cell Chief"

Kolkata, July 30

A political slugfest has erupted as Trinamool Congress on Wednesday continued accusing the Delhi Police harassing a Bengali-speaking migrant woman from Malda district in West Bengal and her child recently at the national capital, the reference of which was also made by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

After the Chief Minister, in a recent social media post, accused the Delhi Police of torturing the woman and the child just because of the language they spoke and also shared a related video in the matter, a senior official of Delhi Police rubbished the allegations and claimed that the said woman from Malda, Sajnur Parveen admitted to fabricating the story under the influence of certain individuals.

On Wednesday, West Bengal minister in charge of the municipal affairs and urban development department Firhad Halim, who is also the Kolkata Mayor, and the Trinamool Congress state general secretary, Kunal Ghosh, addressed the media persons, and presented Sajnur Parveen.

At the press conference, she said that a team from Delhi Police harassed her and her son and had beaten them up after describing them as illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators.

She also claimed that the police team members demanded Rs 25,000 from her to get her and her son released. She also claimed that she was forced to sign several papers by the Delhi Police personnel.

Kunal Ghosh said that the West Bengal government would register an FIR against the Delhi Police in the matter. Firhad Hakim said that the state government would take full responsibility for Parveen and her family members.

Reacting to the press conference, BJP's Information Technology Cell Chief and the party's central observer for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, issued a social media statement claiming that after Mamata Banerjee was caught peddling fake news about Bengalis being targeted in BJP-ruled states, Hakim and Ghosh scrambled to stage a concocted press conference to bail her out.

"But in their excitement to sell the victimhood narrative, they forgot one crucial step -- rehearsing the script backstage. These poorly scripted stunts by Mamata Banerjee are now becoming hilariously sloppy. Advice: Take your time. No need to rush the drama. At least memorise the lines next time," Malviya added.

- IANS

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Rahul R
Why is everything made into a political drama these days? First verify facts properly before making allegations. Both sides seem to be playing politics with this poor woman's situation. Very unfortunate.
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Aditya G
As a Bengali living in Delhi, I can confirm there's growing discomfort among migrants. Police should be more sensitive while dealing with people from other states. Language should never be a reason for discrimination.
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Nisha Z
The way BJP and TMC are fighting over this issue shows neither cares about the woman. They just want political mileage. When will our leaders stop using common people as pawns? 😔
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Kunal M
If Delhi Police indeed demanded bribe, strict action must be taken. But if the woman is lying under political pressure, she should be punished too. Truth must come out through proper investigation.
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Shreya B
Mamata didi is always quick to play victim card! What about the numerous cases of violence against Hindi-speaking people in Bengal? First clean your own house before pointing fingers.
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Varun X
This is becoming a pattern - first sensational allegations, then counter-allegations, and finally the common man suffers while politicians score points. Media should verify before amplifying such claims.

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