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BJP Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Attacking Democracy by Refusing to Resign
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🗓 18 Aug 2026, 05:04 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign, labeling her stance as an assault on democracy and the Constitution.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released a statement today condemning West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her refusal to resign from office. The party’s spokesperson described the move as a direct attack on democracy and the Constitution of India.
Mamata Banerjee, who has held the chief ministerial post since 2011, declined to step down despite calls from opposition parties. The refusal has sparked a sharp response from the BJP, which views the action as undermining democratic norms.
In its statement, the BJP warned that such defiance could set a dangerous precedent for governance in the country and called on the central government to address the issue urgently.
Mamata Banerjee, who has held the chief ministerial post since 2011, declined to step down despite calls from opposition parties. The refusal has sparked a sharp response from the BJP, which views the action as undermining democratic norms.
In its statement, the BJP warned that such defiance could set a dangerous precedent for governance in the country and called on the central government to address the issue urgently.