New Delhi: Amid reports of violence against its supporters allegedly by Trinamool Congress workers, the BJP on Tuesday pledged that the party will stand with those who believed in it.
Addressing a virtual press conference BJP Spokesperson, Dr Sambit Patra said, "We are the main Opposition party in Bengal today and we are taking this pledge today - we are standing by the 2.28 crore voters of Bengal who believed in us."
"2.28 crore Bengalis voted for the BJP, is it not their democratic right to vote for a political party of their choice? Will Mamata Banerjee led the TMC government to take care of them? Do they have no democratic right?" he asked.
Patra claimed that the situation in West Bengal is unbelievable.
"We have never witnessed such scenes in India's electoral history. Bengal is burning. There should be graciousness after winning polls. However, the violence being perpetrated in Bengal is painful and saddening," Patra said.
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In a message to BJP workers, Patra said, "The party stands in strength with you. It will come to you and support you in this hour of crisis. BJP National President J.P. Nadda Ji will personally visit them, the same Nadda Ji, who was attacked by TMC goons earlier."
Referring to the violence unleashed against women supporters of the saffron party, Patra said, "Mamata Ji - you've won and everyone has congratulated you for it. You are a woman and the daughter of Bengal. Aren't these women who are being killed and raped daughters of Bengal? Do they deserve this?
Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress won 213 seats in the just concluded West Bengal assembly elections. The BJP garnered 77 seats in the 294-seat state assembly. Mamata will be taking oath as the state Chief Minister for the third consecutive term on Wednesday.
(With inputs from agency)
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