In a response to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act, senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari asserted that bonafide citizens need not fret, as they will continue to live without any fear.
Addressing a gathering in Ranaghat, Nadia district, Adhikari condemned Mamata Banerjee’s allegations spreading falsehood about the CAA.
He emphasized that Muslims, who have been residing in Bharat for centuries, are bonafide citizens and urged them not to be misled by Banerjee’s claims.
Banerjee had earlier voiced concerns that the CAA could pave the way for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens across the country, jeopardizing the citizenship rights to persecuted Bengali Hindus who were compelled to flee erstwhile East Pakistan and settle in West Bengal.
Adhikari challenged Banerjee to explain why Bengali Hindus have been required to produce pre-1971 residency proof when accessing government services.
He assured Muslims that their citizenship rights would not be infringed upon and criticized Banerjee for attempting to exploit their sentiments for political gains.
Adhikari was unveiled the BJP’s plans to increase monthly assistance for women to Rs 3,000 if the party forms the government in the state.
This announcement comes in response to the TMC government’s Rs 1,000 assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme.
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