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Standing on the soil of Birbhum, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee launched a blistering attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of disconnecting itself from the people and undermining democratic values. Referring to recent notices issued under the voter verification process, Abhishek questioned the intent and ethics of the BJP, saying, “When they can send a notice to someone like Amartya Sen, what else can one expect from them? They don’t understand the value of a mother’s tears.”
Addressing a large public meeting in Rampurhat, Abhishek expressed shock over reports that Nobel laureate Amartya Sen had allegedly received a hearing notice. “Amartya Sen is a man who brought the Nobel Prize to India, who made our country known across the world, whose ideas helped shape modern India. And he is being served a notice?” Abhishek said. Expanding his argument, he cited similar notices allegedly sent to popular Bengali actor Dev and Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, calling it a deliberate conspiracy to “unmap” respected figures and ordinary citizens alike from the electoral process.
According to Abhishek, the BJP’s larger agenda is to erase Bengal’s identity by systematically targeting its people. “Those who want to unmap the people of Bengal must themselves be unmapped from Bengal forever. This fight is that fight,” he declared, drawing loud applause from party workers and supporters.
Despite arriving late due to a helicopter clearance issue, Abhishek quickly set the tone of the rally with aggressive political messaging. He set a clear electoral target for the upcoming elections, urging party workers to aim for a clean sweep in the district. “We want all 11 out of 11 seats in Birbhum. In past elections, you have shown that the opposition has no space on this land,” he said, making it clear that the TMC is aiming for total dominance in the region.
Referring to senior leader Anubrata Mondal, Abhishek added a sharper numerical target. “I heard Kestoda say we should aim for 230 seats. I say not 230—this time, we want 250 seats,” he announced. His remarks energized the crowd, with slogans and applause echoing across the venue.
Abhishek also emphasized strengthening the party at the booth level. He urged workers to convert narrow margins into decisive victories. “If a booth gave us 50 votes last time, make it 51. If it was 100, make it 110. And where we had 300 votes, aim for 400. The BJP’s sins have reached their limit. They must be reduced to zero,” he said.
Later in the day, Abhishek visited a hospital to meet Sonali Khatun, the mother of a newborn boy linked to the controversial Danish case. Criticizing the BJP, he said the child had suffered unimaginable hardship. “That baby spent nights in forests and fields. Think about the cruelty inflicted on a child. BJP will have to pay for these tears,” he said. Fulfilling a personal promise, Abhishek named the newborn ‘Apon’, meaning “one of our own,” symbolizing belonging and dignity. He also assured continued support to the family and noted that the case was being heard in the Supreme Court.
