Overview
- Mamata Banerjee, speaking at rallies in Malda on Saturday, told voters she would cut ties with those who do not back the TMC, calling herself sentimental.
- She warned women not to share bank details with anyone claiming to offer cash, alleging BJP workers could siphon money from Lakshmi Bhandar, a state cash-transfer scheme for women.
- Banerjee accused central agencies and security forces of being used to pressure opponents, naming the NIA, CBI, ED, BSF and CISF as under 'Mota Bhai's' control and alleging arrests in Malda.
- She urged voters to unite to stop the BJP, saying the party would ruin the country and does not respect religions or Bengal’s culture.
- She questioned support for the BJP and Congress after recent Lok Sabha results in Malda, cited TMC’s local work, and pointed to assembly voting on April 23 and 29 with counting on May 4.