Bringing BJP to power means encouraging riots: Mamata Banerjee

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that bringing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power in the state means “encouraging riots”.

“Bringing BJP to power means encouraging riots. If you want riots then cast your vote for BJP. You cannot defeat Mamata as she isn’t alone, she has the support of the people. Till the time I am alive, I will not allow BJP here,” said Banerjee while addressing a rally at Malda.

Bringing BJP to power means encouraging riots. If you want riots then cast your vote for BJP… You can't defeat Mamata as she isn't alone, she has the support of the people… Till the time I'm alive, I won't allow BJP here: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Malda pic.twitter.com/uEKhnEK6LR

— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2021

West Bengal’s Assembly elections are slated to place in 2021 for 294 seats. However, the dates of these elections are yet to be announced.

Earlier today, BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed a rally at Kharagpur said development in West Bengal is only possible when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leaves and BJP ‘kamal’ (lotus) blooms.