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Rahul Gandhi claims Mamata Banerjee is secretly aiding BJP
Politics
Published on 25 April 2026
He says real opposition gets arrested instead
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of indirectly supporting the BJP, questioning how her opposition could be genuine. He argued that those who truly oppose the party face arrest, implying others are shielded. Gandhi added that Congress remains the real opposition, escalating criticism within the anti-BJP political landscape in West Bengal.
- Rahul Gandhi alleges Mamata Banerjee supports BJP indirectly
- He questions the sincerity of her opposition to the party
- Gandhi says genuine dissent leads to arrests
- Congress positions itself as the real opposition
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