Archive · 11 Dec 2025
TMC Protests Over PM Modi's Remark
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) held protests in Kolkata and Delhi because they were upset with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He called a famous person from Bengal, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, 'Bankim da,' which the TMC thought was disrespectful.
The protesters carried a picture of the Constitution and asked the central government to treat the state better.
They also want the Prime Minister to say sorry for what he said.
The Chief Minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, also asked the Prime Minister to apologize for insulting Bengal's icon.
Meanwhile, in the Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused BJP leaders of distorting history and insulting freedom fighters like Rabindranath Tagore and Jawaharlal Nehru during a debate on Vande Mataram.
The debate was seen as controversial by some opposition members, who felt it was being used to create divisions.
TMC held protests in Kolkata and Delhi over PM Modi's 'Bankim da' remark about Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
Protesters carried a cutout of the Constitution and questioned the central government's treatment of the state.
TMC MP Rachana Banerjee alleged that the BJP insults the saints of Bengal.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanded an apology from PM Modi for disrespecting Bengal's icon.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused BJP leaders of distorting history and insulting freedom fighters during a Rajya Sabha debate on Vande Mataram.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress (TMC) members and supporters, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, BJP leaders
- What
- Protests against PM Modi's remark about Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and a debate on Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned) for protests, Wednesday for the debate
- Where
- Kolkata and Delhi for protests, Rajya Sabha for the debate
- Why
- To protest PM Modi's 'Bankim da' remark and alleged disrespect towards Bengal's icon, and to discuss the historical significance of Vande Mataram
Congress and Opposition
BJP
Historical Distortion
Congress and Opposition
BJP leaders are distorting history and insulting freedom fighters like Rabindranath Tagore and Jawaharlal Nehru during the Vande Mataram debate.
BJP
BJP leaders are presenting their perspective on historical events and figures, aiming to clarify misconceptions.
National Song Debate
Congress and Opposition
The debate on Vande Mataram is being made controversial by the Prime Minister and BJP members, creating unnecessary divisions.
BJP
The debate is necessary to clarify the historical context and significance of Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana.
- Protest Location
- Kolkata and Delhi
- Protesting Party
- Trinamool Congress (TMC)
- Reason for Protest
- PM Modi's 'Bankim da' remark and alleged disrespect towards Bengal's icon
- Key Figures
- Chandrima Bhattacharya, Shashi Panja, Mamata Banerjee, Jairam Ramesh, Ritabrata Banerjee, P. Sandosh Kumar, Debashish Samantaray
- Date of Protest
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Constitution Reference
- Protesters carried a cutout of the Constitution
- Demand
- Apology from PM Modi
- Debate Context
- 150 years of Vande Mataram
