Mamata Banerjee and Amit Shah NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that she is going to file a ‘legal case’ against home minister Amit Shah over his ‘violent remarks’ targeting TMC workers. Addressing a gathering in Hoogly, she said: “We are going to file a legal case against Amit Shah for his violent remarks. As Home Minister, he cannot make such comments.”This comes after Amit Shah asserted that the voters in West Bengal would “reply to bombs and bullets with votes” and bring the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in the Assembly elections.“The goons of TMC will no longer be able to terrorise the people of Bengal with their bomb blasts. The people of Bengal will respond to bombs with ballots and to fear with trust,” Shah said, addressing a rally in Birbhum district.Sharpening his rhetoric, Shah said, “Let the people bid adieu to the Mamata government. The BJP will then take up the task of hanging the syndicate and cut-money promoters upside down to make them straight,” alleging entrenched corruption and a “mafia raj” under TMC rule.He also issued a warning ahead of polling, saying, “I advise TMC goons to stay in their homes on April 23… else we will pick them up one by one on May 4 and throw them in jail,” while claiming that BJP workers had faced prolonged violence under the current regime.Banerjee in response targeted Shah’s ‘hang upside down’ warning directed at TMC workers post polls, asserting that the BJP’s ‘forceful approach’ would fail to resonate with Bengal’s voters.”What kind of language is a Home Minister using? To say you will hang people upside down post-election is unacceptable. With this mindset, you will never win Bengal–never!” she said.The polling for Phase I of the assembly elections concluded at 6 pm on Thursday, with West Bengal recording a significantly higher voter turnout of 91.78 per cent, according to the Election Commission.The second phase of the polling will be held on April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh AttackRaghav Chadha, AAP MPs Join BJP: How ‘Merger Clause’ Could Help Them Avoid DisqualificationPolitical Storm Erupts As BJP Targets Kejriwal Over ‘Sheesh Mahal 2’ ClaimsRam Madhav Says ‘India Agreed To Stop Buying Russian Oil’, Later Clarifies, Rahul Gandhi ReactsExplained: How the New US H-1B Bill Could Disrupt Indian Students’ Study-to-Work PathwayAnna Hazare Reacts to Raghav Chadha Joining BJP, Calls Party Switching for ‘Selfish Needs’ Wrong‘Rahman Dakait Of Delhi’: BJP Attacks Kejriwal Day After Chadha Exit, Shares ‘Sheeshmahal 2’ Pics3 Killed, 5 Injured In Fresh Naga-Kuki Clashes In Manipur’s Ukhrul; Rights Group Opposes UAPA PowersAAP Exodus: 3 MPs Present At BJP HQ, Where Are The Others Raghav Chadha Named?DAILY ESSENTIALS HIT HARD: Hair Oil, ACs, Soaps Turn Costlier In FMCG Shockwave123PhotostoriesWhy Chef Sanjeev Kapoor suggests visiting Kashmiri Kandur-waan: 7 must-try Kashmiri breadsVisiting Pune? These 6 incredible day trips deserve a spot on your itineraryFrom an opulent house worth Rs 20 crore to an apartment with girlfriend Tejasswi Prakash in Dubai- Karan Kundrra’s lavish lifestyle5 heritage-inspired Indian design elements influencing modern housing trends5 signs your divorce is inevitableHow heavy traffic pressure is straining Bengaluru’s key highway infrastructureSimple and elegant home interior ideas inspired by Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha5 Indian summer vegetables you can grow in a pot at homeBhindi Fry to Sprouted Moong: Hrithik Roshan’s idea of diet includes eating these desi foods dailyMumbai-Pune Expressway finds its ‘missing link’: India’s longest road cable-stayed bridge to open on May 1123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that she is going to file a ‘legal case’ against home minister Amit Shah over his ‘violent remarks’ targeting TMC workers. Addressing a gathering in Hoogly, she said: “We are going to file a legal case against Amit Shah for his violent remarks. As Home Minister, he cannot make such comments.”This comes after Amit Shah asserted that the voters in West Bengal would “reply to bombs and bullets with votes” and bring the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in the Assembly elections.“The goons of TMC will no longer be able to terrorise the people of Bengal with their bomb blasts. The people of Bengal will respond to bombs with ballots and to fear with trust,” Shah said, addressing a rally in Birbhum district.Sharpening his rhetoric, Shah said, “Let the people bid adieu to the Mamata government. The BJP will then take up the task of hanging the syndicate and cut-money promoters upside down to make them straight,” alleging entrenched corruption and a “mafia raj” under TMC rule.He also issued a warning ahead of polling, saying, “I advise TMC goons to stay in their homes on April 23… else we will pick them up one by one on May 4 and throw them in jail,” while claiming that BJP workers had faced prolonged violence under the current regime.Banerjee in response targeted Shah’s ‘hang upside down’ warning directed at TMC workers post polls, asserting that the BJP’s ‘forceful approach’ would fail to resonate with Bengal’s voters.“What kind of language is a Home Minister using? To say you will hang people upside down post-election is unacceptable. With this mindset, you will never win Bengal–never!” she said.The polling for Phase I of the assembly elections concluded at 6 pm on Thursday, with West Bengal recording a significantly higher voter turnout of 91.78 per cent, according to the Election Commission.The second phase of the polling will be held on April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.
