Police had humane face during TMC rule, BJP turned it into 'monstrous entity': Mamata
The TMC supremo said she will soon start a tour of the State, and walk the streets if her public meetings aren't allowed
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted on Friday that the police maintained a humane image during her tenure, while the BJP transformed the force into a monstrous entity. Speaking at a rally of the TMC students' wing in Kolkata, Banerjee pledged to halt police atrocities against her supporters, citing her promise on Raksha Bandhan.
She accused the BJP of employing divisive tactics and utilizing police harassment to instill fear among the populace. The TMC leader indicated she would embark on a statewide tour, marching through the streets if public gatherings were prohibited. Banerjee also expressed her intent to bypass court permission for rallies by seeking public consent for desired venues.
Alleging BJP interference in the last Assembly elections, she claimed they used Election Commission loopholes to remove thousands of voter names illegally from rolls. Banerjee proposed rehabilitation with ₹25,000 monthly compensation for hawkers evicted from pavements, provided proper resettlement.
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