Mamata Banerjee Claims Bengal Migrants Being Deported, Slams BJP: ‘They’re Not Bangladeshis’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of unjustly deporting Bengali migrant workers from states under their governance. Speaking at a public rally, Banerjee expressed concern over reports that these workers were being sent to Bangladesh, despite being Indian citizens. She emphasized that these individuals are not illegal immigrants but legitimate residents of India seeking employment opportunities across the country. Banerjee's comments come amid rising tensions over migration policies and the treatment of Bengali workers in BJP-ruled states. She argued that the deportations are politically motivated and serve to marginalize the Bengali community. Highlighting the economic contributions of these workers, Banerjee called for an immediate halt to the deportations and demanded a transparent investigation into the matter. Her statements have sparked a heated debate, drawing attention to the broader issue of migrant rights in India. The BJP, however, has refuted these allegations, stating that any deportations are conducted in accordance with legal procedures and are not targeted at any specific community. They accused Banerjee of using the issue to divert attention from internal challenges within West Bengal. As the controversy unfolds, it underscores the ongoing political friction between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP, with implications for the upcoming elections and the migrant labor force's future in India.

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