Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Abhishek Banerjee Criticizes Shah's 'Sonar Bangla' Pledge
Abhishek Banerjee, from the TMC, criticized Amit Shah's statement about making Bengal a 'Sonar Bangla.'
Banerjee said Shah should first clear the state's dues, approximately 2 lakh crore rupees, before making promises.
Banerjee accused the BJP of not providing funds for rural development projects and questioned their understanding of Bengal's culture.
He also alleged that the BJP did not take action after vandalism of Vidyasagar's statue.
Abhishek Banerjee criticizes Amit Shah's 'Sonar Bangla' pledge.
Banerjee demands the BJP clear Bengal's dues.
He accuses BJP of withholding funds for various projects.
Banerjee claims BJP lacks understanding of Bengal's culture.
Banerjee also accuses the BJP of inaction regarding vandalism.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee, Amit Shah
- What
- Criticism of BJP's Bengal plans and financial matters
- When
- Following Amit Shah's remarks during Durga Puja
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- Political disagreement over financial issues and Bengal's future
Trinamool Congress (TMC)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Financial Responsibility
Trinamool Congress (TMC)
Accuses BJP of not clearing state dues worth Rs 2 lakh crore.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
No specific claims in the article.
Vision for Bengal
Trinamool Congress (TMC)
No specific claims in the article.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Promises to build a 'Sonar Bangla'
- Key Figures
- Abhishek Banerjee, Amit Shah
- Event
- Political Commentary
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Focus
- BJP's 'Sonar Bangla' promise and financial dues
Sources
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Shah Prays for BJP Win to Build 'Sonar Bangla'
BJP loves Bengalis only during polls, harasses them otherwise: TMC’s Firhad Hakim
Amit Shah prays to Goddess Durga for ‘Sonar Bangla’ after 2026 polls, Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP as anti-Bengali
Durga Puja politics: Amit Shah pushes ‘Sonar Bangla’, Abhishek Banerjee counters BJP
Shah calls for ‘Sonar Bangla’ after 2026 polls, Abhishek hits back: BJP ‘anti-Bengali’
Shah opens Durga Pujas in Kolkata, promises ‘Sonar Bangla’