TMC terms MHA advisory as political conspiracy

TMC termed the MHA advisory as a political conspiracy. The Ministry had expressed "deep concern" over continuing violence in West Bengal even after the conclusion of Lok Sabha elections.

Kolkata:The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday described as the MHA advisory as a 'political conspiracy' and said it would respond appropriately.

"The so-called advisory from the MHA to the West Bengal government is nothing but a political conspiracy. We will respond appropriately," the Trinamool said in a brief statement.

Later, state minister and Trinamool Secretary General Partha Chatterjee said a reply will be sent on Monday by the state government and the party.

Chatterjee attacked Home Minister Amit Shah, calling the advisory a 'major conspiracy' by him to destabilise the Mamata Banerjee government.

"This is nothing but a political connivance against Bengal. The peace that we have among the people here, was it there in Gujarat? The BJP government at the centre is trying to usurp the situation in the state.

A strong conspiracy is now on to destabilise the state government. We and the people of Bangla will counter this," Chatterjee told the media.

Accusing the centre of making constant efforts to 'disgrace' the state government over the last two years, he said: "The latest is this advisory note sent by the Ministry of Home Affairs on the law and order situation in the state."

Calling the Sandeshkhali incident as "pre-planned", he accused the BJP of fomenting trouble in the state and trying to endanger its culture and traditions.

The clash between the two factions was triggered by the removal of BJP's flag in Sandeshkhali Assembly constituency of North 24 Parganas on Saturday.

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