West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has addressed the controversy surrounding a video snippet where he suggested it is better to vote for the BJP in the state. Chowdhury explained that his message remains consistent that the BJP and the TMC are equivalent in Bengal, emphasizing that they are essentially two sides of the same coin. He reiterated that voting for either party would lead to similar outcomes in the state's political landscape.
Chowdhury stressed the role of the Congress and Left parties as the secular forces in the state's election, accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of weakening the alliance. He pointed out that while the Congress and Left are focused on safeguarding secularism and democracy, Banerjee's actions are perceived to be aiding Prime Minister Modi. Chowdhury also criticized the TMC for alleged double standards in their narrative about the viral video, questioning the consistency of Banerjee's claims regarding voting for different parties.
The Congress leader highlighted the TMC's strategies in appealing to different voter segments, accusing them of divisive tactics. Chowdhury expressed concerns about the TMC's approach of targeting specific communities with different messages, alleging that their primary goal is to defeat him in the election. He also brought up Banerjee's past collaboration with the BJP and her history of supporting the party, emphasizing her previous ties with the BJP government and her interactions with prominent figures within the party.