Trinamul Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has called upon the Congress to sever ties with the Left Front if they intend to form an alliance with her party for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal. The chief minister revealed that she had earlier offered two seats in Malda to the Congress, promising victory in both, but the Congress wanted more, leading to her decision not to allocate any seats to them.
- Seat Offer in Malda: Mamata Banerjee claimed that she had offered the Congress two parliamentary seats in Malda for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. She assured the Congress of victory in both seats.
- Congress’ Demand for More Seats: According to Banerjee, the Congress demanded more seats than the two offered in Malda. In response, she stated that she would not allocate a single seat to the Congress in the state.
- Condition to Break Ties with Left Front: Mamata Banerjee urged the Congress to break ties with the Left Front before considering any alliance with her party. She emphasized her unwillingness to share seats with the Congress unless they severed connections with the CPI(M).
- Recollection of Past Atrocities: Referring to the historical context, Banerjee recalled brutal atrocities and physical attacks unleashed by the CPI(M) during its rule. She highlighted instances of violence, including the burning to death of individuals, and expressed her refusal to forgive the Left and the CPI(M).
- Allegation of Congress Ties with BJP: Mamata Banerjee suggested that those aligned with the CPI(M) in the past could potentially align with the BJP. She referenced incidents during the panchayat polls where such alliances occurred.
- Personal Attacks on Mamata Banerjee: The chief minister recounted instances of physical attacks on her during past confrontations with the CPI(M) and asserted that she could not forget the brutalities inflicted.
The Congress has not yet responded to Mamata Banerjee’s offer and conditions for alliance in the Lok Sabha elections.
