Garhbeta, March 31 -- Launching a sharp political offensive ahead of the Assembly elections, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday simultaneously targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission, while issuing a firm message of organisational unity to party leaders and grassroots workers during a massive rally in Garhbeta, situated in the West Midnapore district.
Addressing supporters at the Garhbeta High School ground, Banerjee framed the upcoming electoral contest as a battle to "protect Bengal's identity, peace, and social harmony," alleging that attempts were being made to destabilise the State through administrative and political means.
"Work together and carry every...