Kolkata, March 7 The TMC on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of indulging in unscrupulous politics by misusing the office of the President of India, and said that institutions aligned with the BJP are waging a political battle against the people of West Bengal for refusing to allow the saffron party to establish a foothold in the state in successive elections.
Criticizing the Trinamool Congress government for "crossing all limits by treating the President of India in such a manner," Modi in a post on X said, "It is shameful and unprecedented. All those who believe in democracy and in the empowerment of the tribal community are deeply saddened. The pain and concern expressed by the Hon'ble President, who herself comes from the tribal community, have caused deep anguish among the people of India."
"The Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal has truly crossed all limits. Its administration is responsible for this disrespect shown to the President. It is also extremely unfortunate that the West Bengal government is treating a matter as important as Santali culture in such a casual manner. The office of the President is above politics, and the dignity of this position must always be upheld. One hopes that better sense will prevail upon the West Bengal government and the Trinamool Congress," Modi said in the post.
In a sharp retort, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee wrote on X, "When the entire establishment lines up against Bengal, Bengal stands stronger. Bring it on! #AbarJitbeBangla (Bengal will win again)."
Banerjee, the de facto No. 2 in the TMC hierarchy, posted, "People of West Bengal vs BJP+ECI+ED+IT+CBI+NIA+CAPF+Governor+20 Union Ministers+10 CMs+Prime Minister+Respected Rashtrapati Ji+Godi Media".
Senior TMC leader and party's Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghosh, in another post, accused Modi of indulging in unscrupulous low-level politics by misusing the office of the President.
"How low can you get Narendra Modi? Playing your unscrupulous low-level politics with the high office of the President. Abysmal," she said.
