'Uncleji ... find another job': TMC MP Mahua Moitra lashes out at West Bengal governor
Kolkata, Jun 6: Describing the law and order situation in post-poll Bengal as "extremely alarming with numerous cases of killings and rapes" recorded, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said he has called upon Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi to learn about the steps being taken by the administration to contain this "retributive violence".
Dismissing his assertions, TMC MP Mahua Moitra said the situation in the state would improve if Dhankhar returned to Delhi and found "another job" for himself.
The governor, taking to Twitter, said lakhs of people were being displaced and property worth hundreds of crores vandalised in Bengal.
He also claimed that the state police is "engaged as an extension of ruling dispensation to let loose vindictiveness on political opponents".
"Extremely alarming law & order scenario. Security environment is seriously compromised. In such a grim situation called upon (the) Chief Secretary to brief me on the law and order situation on Monday 7th June and indicate all steps taken to contain post poll violence," he tweeted on Sunday.
The governor also alleged that people who have voted against the ruling TMC are victims of "targeted violence".
"The state is in (the) grip of unprecedented post poll retributive violence at unimaginable scale, with lacs of people being displaced and property worth hundreds of crores vandalised. Rampant vandalism and hooliganism has resulted in large scale arson, loot, destruction of property.
"Numerous instances of rapes and killings at the hands of rogue elements who have no fear of law (sic)," he stated.
Condemning alleged incidents of socially boycott and denial of benefits to people who had voted for TMC rivals, he said they are being made to pay extortion fees for living in their own house or running their own business.
"Democratic values are openly shredded and trampled by ruling party harmads. People are in mortal fear of police and that in turn is at the feet of ruling party rogue elements," he wrote on his Twitter handle.
He maintained that state functionaries "are not recognising this malaise, much less take steps to contain it".
"Police is engaged as extension of ruling dispensation to let loose vindictiveness on political opponents. In such a grim situation Chief Secretary of the state be called upon to brief me urgently on Monday 7th June and indicate all steps taken to contain post poll violence," Dhankhar, who has always been at loggerheads with the TMC government, added.
Slamming the governor over his contentions, TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh said Dhankhar devalued his post.
"He devalued the chair of the governor and worked as an agent of the BJP during elections. Now that people have rejected them (BJP), he is trying to complicate things unnecessarily. He has no importance and lost his mind totally.
He is an insatiable soul," Ghosh told PTI.
Moitra, addressing Dhankhar as 'uncle-ji', said he should go back to Delhi.
"Uncleji only way WB's 'grim situation' will improve is if you move your sorry self back to Delhi & find another job," Moitra tweeted.
She also suggested he should work as an "advisor to Ajay Bisht Yogi CM (Uttar Pradesh) on how best to 'Thok Do' (silence) opposition or advisor to Home Min (minister) on how best to hide during a pandemic".
Extremely alarming law & order scenario @MamataOfficial. Security environment is seriously compromised.
— Governor West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar (@jdhankhar1) June 6, 2021
In such a grim situation called upon Chief Secretary to brief me on the law and order situation on Monday 7th June and indicate all steps taken to contain post poll violence. pic.twitter.com/REf0JDTpcQ
Uncleji only way WB’s “grim situation” will improve is if you move your sorry self back to Delhi & find another job.
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) June 6, 2021
Some suggestions:
1. Advisor to Ajay Bisht YogiCM on how best to Thok Do opposition
2. Advisor to Home Min on how best to hide during a pandemic https://t.co/oWLW0Ciupg
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
