“Our fight is on for every inch. Earlier, our fight was against the CPI(M). Now, we are fighting against the policies of the Centre. We are fighting against the Centre’s decision to slash funds for Central schemes. Our fight will continue and we will spread this movement from Bengal to Delhi,” she said.
The CM added: “TMC has the strength to fight. We are not scared of their red eyes and are not afraid of your agencies. We are ready to die, but we will not bow our heads before the ruling party of Delhi.”
Banerjee was addressing a huge rally on the occasion of Martyr’s Day observed by her party to commemorate the death of 13 Youth Congress workers in police firing in 1993.
In an obvious reference to BJP, which in recent months has been facing flak over Lalitgate and Vyapam scam, Banerjee said those who were themselves involved in corruption should not lecture TMC. “They who themselves indulge in corruption and communalism should not try to give us advice on corruption. TMC will never bow its heads before BJP,” she said.
Banerjee said TMC will give a befitting reply to those trying to spread ‘communal poison’ in the state. She also mocked Swachh Bharat and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao schemes of the Centre.