Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP 'struck ₹1,000-crore deal' to unseat TMC from power in Bengal
Mint·1h ago·Anger
What Happened
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the BJP made a ₹1,000-crore deal to remove the Trinamool Congress from power. She referenced a viral video showing Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir discussing BJP contact and receiving ₹200 crore advance. Kabir gave conflicting statements about the video's authenticity. Banerjee accused BJP of polarizing voters, threatening candidates, and planning delimitation. She warned of potential NRC exercises and criticized central forces' conduct during searches.
Key Entities
Mamata BanerjeeTrinamool CongressBJPHumayun KabirWest BengalNarendra ModiAam Janata Unnayan Party