Democracy must go on, were West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s parting words as she left Delhi after a long visit promising to return to the national capital once every two
months.
Terming her stay as successful, Mamata Banerjee’s first trip to the national capital after her
resounding victory in the West Bengal assembly polls was akin to testing the waters before she
waded deeper into national politics.
“The visit was successful. Met a lot of my colleagues for political reasons. We met for
political purposes. Democracy must go on. Our slogan is ‘save democracy, save country’. I will
come here every two months,” said the Chief Minister before leaving TMC MP and nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s residence. She also said that she supports the farmers’ issue and is in touch with them.
She was referring to their protest against three agri laws, which were enacted in September
last year. “There cannot be anything better than opposition unity for a political purpose. I
couldn’t meet every leader that I wanted to because of Covid protocols. However, the outcome
of the meetings has been good. Let us work together,” the TMC supremo said.
She met some leaders of opposition parties, raising speculations about the possible united
opposition before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.