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Mamata Banerjee Vows No Political Sanyas, Will Fight BJP Into Obscurity
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Moneycontrol•24-08-2026, 17:37
Mamata Banerjee Vows No Political Sanyas, Will Fight BJP Into Obscurity
- •Mamata Banerjee ruled out political retirement, pledging to continue her fight until the BJP is pushed into obscurity.
- •Banerjee raised concerns over the ongoing Census, alleging it's a backdoor attempt to enforce the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and warned against sharing personal information.
- •She accused the BJP-led state government of cheating women by reducing beneficiaries for the Annapurna Bhandar scheme, violating pre-poll promises.
- •Banerjee blamed the BJP for orchestrating vandalism during clashes between ABVP and Left students at Jadavpur University.
- •She criticized the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging illegal deletion of genuine voters, and plans to approach the Supreme Court if necessary.
Key Questions Answered
The Annapurna Bhandar scheme officially replaced the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme on 1 June 2026. The new government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, implemented this policy shift.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has warned that those targeting voting rights might next attempt to revoke citizenship through the National Register of Citizens (NRC). She has also claimed that the central government plans to implement the NRC after the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Banerjee has stated that as long as she is in power, the NRC will not be implemented in West Bengal.
