Archive · 25 Sep 2025
TMC Slams BJP Over Criticism of Kolkata Flooding
After heavy rainfall caused flooding in Kolkata, the Trinamul Congress (TMC) responded to criticism from the BJP.
The TMC stated the city experienced unusually heavy rainfall in a short period.
They also questioned the BJP's response, highlighting similar situations in other cities.
The TMC accused the BJP of politicizing the disaster instead of showing empathy, and pointed out it was the third highest single-day rainfall in September.
The TMC accused BJP of hypocrisy.
Kolkata experienced heavy rainfall, leading to flooding.
The TMC responded to criticism from BJP regarding the flooding.
TMC stated Kolkata had an unusually high amount of rainfall in a short time.
TMC accused the BJP of showing a lack of compassion.
The TMC criticized the BJP for politicizing the disaster.
- Who
- TMC, BJP
- What
- Exchanged criticism regarding Kolkata flooding.
- When
- After Kolkata flooding
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Due to BJP criticism of the government's handling of the flood.
TMC's View
BJP's View
Response to Flooding
TMC's View
Criticized BJP for politicizing the event and lack of empathy.
BJP's View
Criticized the government's handling of the flood.
- Event
- Kolkata Flooding
- Organizations Involved
- TMC, BJP
- TMC Response
- Criticized BJP's comments
- Rainfall Amount
- 300mm in 4 hours
- TMC Spokespersons
- Debangshu Bhattacharya, Ritabrata Banerjee
Sources
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