Siliguri, March 26 -- Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, alleging that a party that practises politics in the name of religion is "morally bankrupt."Addressing a massive election rally at Dhupguri in Jalpaiguri district, Banerjee said politics should focus on basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, education, healthcare and employment, rather than religion.
"Religion is a personal matter and should remain within one's home. Once religion is mixed with politics, a party becomes bankrupt," he said, urging voters to "defeat the BJP decisively." He also cautioned that following the BJP's electoral path would not bring development.
Referring to the BJP's election...