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BJP trying to gain advantage using religion: Mamata

KOLKATA:Hundreds of Ram Navami rallies, including some armed one, were taken out by the BJP and VHP in various parts of West Bengal Saturday drawing sharp criticisim from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Kolkata, April 13

Hundreds of Ram Navami rallies, including some armed one, were taken out by the BJP and VHP in various parts of West Bengal Saturday drawing sharp criticisim from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

“Ram Navami rallies are a part of our tradition. We are carrying arms to protect ourselves. It has nothing to do with elections. If TMC has a problem with armed rallies then they should change their thought process,” BJP state president Dilip Ghosh said when asked why he took out rallies with swords and maces.

Banerjee while addressing a rally at Siliguri criticised the BJP for taking out armed rallies and said they were trying to “sell religion” for political advantage. — PTI

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