‘If Bengal burns…’: Sukanta Majumdar writes to Amit Shah, says Mamata’s remarks are threatening unrest across states

Union Minister and West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and demanded stern action against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her ‘if Bengal burns’ remarks amid ongoing uproar and protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital and Medical College in Kolkata.

Stating that the remarks threaten unrest across states and are deeply concerning, Sukanta said that CM Mamata Banerjee no longer deserves to hold such an important position. “She must resign immediately,” he added.

During her address to her party's student wing on Wednesday, Mamata Banerjee warned the Narendra Modi-led central government, "If Bengal burns, then Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi will also burn.”

Reacting to her remarks, in a letter to Shah, Sukanta accused Mamata Banerjee of ‘shamelessly’ making anti-national remarks. “This isn't the voice of someone holding a constitutional position; it's the voice of an anti-national,” he observed.

“I am writing to bring to your immediate attention the recent statements made by CM Mamata Banerjee during her address to the Student Wing of TMC today in Kolkata where she shamelessly incited gathering, declaring, 'I never sought revenge, but now, do what needs to be done.' This is nothing less than a blatant endorsement of revenge politics from the highest office in the state,” added Sukanta.

The West Bengal BJP chief said the CM's statement is a clear attempt to threaten, incite violence, and sow hatred among the people.

“It is the fundamental duty of every public servant, especially someone in a position of such high authority, to promote peace and discourage any form of violence. The Chief Minister's stance during the meeting is alarming and undermines the safety and security of the citizens of West Bengal and the integrity of the state. I respectfully urge you to take cognizance of this serious matter and initiate appropriate actions to address the situation and uphold the rule of law and maintain public order,” said Sukanta.

Meanwhile, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also criticised Mamata's remark. “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam? Don't show us red eyes. Don't even try to burn India with your politics of failure. It does not suit you to speak divisive language,” Sarma stated.

Earlier in the day, reacting to the BJP's Bengal Bandh, Mamata Banerjee said that while she wants justice, the BJP doesn't want justice and is only trying to defame Bengal.