Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Claims BJP Will Ban Beef Trade in Bengal, Accuses TMC of Smuggling
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during an election rally in Cooch Behar, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would ban beef trade and cattle smuggling if voted to power in West Bengal. Sarma accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of misleading voters by claiming the BJP would restrict general fish and meat consumption, citing Assam as evidence where such foods remain unrestricted under BJP rule. He alleged that the TMC facilitates cattle smuggling to Bangladesh to generate illicit revenue for the state. Furthermore, Sarma emphasized the BJP's commitment to stricter border controls, promising to stop illegal infiltration from Bangladesh similar to actions taken in Assam and Tripura. He warned that continued TMC rule could lead to demographic changes detrimental to Hindu culture, drawing parallels to conditions in Bangladesh. The speech also highlighted economic disparities, noting higher dearness allowances and welfare schemes for women and students in Assam compared to West Bengal, urging Bengali voters to support the BJP for better governance and security.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Claims BJP Will Ban Beef Trade in Bengal, Accuses TMC of Smuggling
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during an election rally in Cooch Behar, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would ban beef trade and cattle smuggling if voted to power in West Bengal. Sarma accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of misleading voters by claiming the BJP would restrict general fish and meat consumption, citing Assam as evidence where such foods remain unrestricted under BJP rule. He alleged that the TMC facilitates cattle smuggling to Bangladesh to generate illicit revenue for the state. Furthermore, Sarma emphasized the BJP's commitment to stricter border controls, promising to stop illegal infiltration from Bangladesh similar to actions taken in Assam and Tripura. He warned that continued TMC rule could lead to demographic changes detrimental to Hindu culture, drawing parallels to conditions in Bangladesh. The speech also highlighted economic disparities, noting higher dearness allowances and welfare schemes for women and students in Assam compared to West Bengal, urging Bengali voters to support the BJP for better governance and security.
The Indian Express