‘Mamata Banerjee can go on vacation’, Bengal BJP chief on ‘end of her era’ in Bengal

Bhattacharya added that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s rise in the state was the result of decades of struggle and sacrifice by party workers.

Kolkata: West Bengal BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, stating that her political era in the state was over and no alliance could bring her back to power.

Commenting on Banerjee’s future political relevance, Bhattacharya remarked that she was free to travel anywhere, including abroad, but insisted her political chapter in West Bengal had effectively ended. “She can go to the Moon, she can go to Antarctica, she is free to go anywhere; it is her vacation,” he told IANS, in a pointed remark aimed at the former Chief Minister.

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Bhattacharya added that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s rise in the state was the result of decades of struggle and sacrifice by party workers.

“Every worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, carrying the BJP flag, had this dream in their hearts that a government inspired by Syama Prasad Mukherjee should be formed in the land of Syama Prasad Mukherjee,”

Samik Bhattacharya said. “It was the contribution of the workers. We have come to power walking over the sacrifice and blood of 321 workers who lost their lives,” he added, saying that the party now faces new governance responsibilities after a long political struggle.

He also cautioned against attempts to disturb the new political order, warning that strict action would be taken against any lawlessness. “We also have many challenges, as many people became part of the BJP within just four hours. We want to tell TMC people not to try to create such an atmosphere. Power has changed hands now. No one will be spared. Anyone indulging in hooliganism will be sent to jail,” he said.

In a parallel political narrative, Bhattacharya referred to broader mobilisation during elections, alleging that workers from other states were involved in campaigning activities in West Bengal. “A source linked to the Samajwadi party told me… elections in Bengal have already been completed, and elections are also due in Uttar Pradesh. In what manner some people from Uttar Pradesh were coming to Bengal to support TMC…” he said.

The remarks come a day after Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister along with members of his Council of Ministers, marking a major political shift in West Bengal.