Kolkata, Oct. 26 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday once again attacked the previous TMC government saying that it lacked an understanding of nationalism and had indulged in appeasement politics.
Adhikari was speaking to reporters after attending 'bhoomi pujan' for a BJP party office in East Midnapore's Tamluk. Taking a dig at the Mamata Banerjee government, he accused it of indulging in appeasement politics. Adhikari asserted that the previous TMC government intended to transform West Bengal into a "greater Bangladesh". He claimed this motive explained why they adopted the neighbouring country's "Joy Bangla" slogan and composed a separate state song.
Adhikari alleged that the previous Bengal government lacked a sense of nationalism, pursued appeasement politics and sought to turn the state into "Greater Bangladesh". He cited the state's separate song, flag and the "Joy Bangla" slogan as examples.
He also alleged that the previous administration deliberately withheld clearances for BJP district offices, claiming the change in government had enabled departments to function neutrally and grant approvals.
Keeping an eye on the upcoming Haldia Municipality elections, Adhikari set an aggressive target for the BJP, urging party workers to sweep all 30 seats.
He also appealed to people to make sure that the 'Dimagi Naxal', 'tukde tukde' gangs, cockroaches and termites "do not breed" in the state, while criticising the Cockroach Janta Party for its protests over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise.
He urged citizens to stand firmly behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier, Adhikari had accused the Trinamool Congress of allowing infiltrators to set up a base in West Bengal, and mentioned that the BJP government ensured that they leave the country.
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