'Not Taking Political Sanyas': Mamata Banerjee Says She Won't Stop Till She Forces BJP Into Obscurity

News india 'Not Taking Political Sanyas': Mamata Banerjee Says She Won't Stop Till She Forces BJP Into ObscurityLast Updated:August 24, 2026, 21:49 ISTMamata Banerjee claimed that people of West Bengal had "understood the true face of the BJP within four months" of the change in the government.Rapid ReadSummarized by AI.+Got Question about the News?Mamata Banerjee hit out at the saffron dispensation, accusing it of orchestrating the recent unrest on the Jadavpur University campus on account of the clashes between ABVP and Left students. (File photo)Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday asserted that she would not take political ‘sanyas’ (retirement) and won’t stop till she forces the BJP into obscurity.In a Facebook Live, the former chief minister also claimed that people of West Bengal had “understood the true face of the BJP within four months" of the change in the government, alleging “widespread intimidation" of citizens.Recommended StoriesNepal Tragedy: 600 Children Missing, But Broken Networks Make Finding Them HardPM Modi Hails ISRO’s GSLV-F17 Launch, Calls EOS-05 Mission A ‘Proud Moment’These Ceiling Fans Under Rs 2,000 Give You High Air Delivery In The RoomBREAKING: GSLV-F17 Mission Success: ISRO Launches Earth Observation Satellite EOS-05 | News18“The BJP does not allow me to hold meetings. Those who think I will take ‘sanyas’ from politics simply because I am denied permission are mistaken. Our fight will not stop until the BJP itself is forced into political retirement," Banerjee said.Alleging that the police are telling people they cannot support the Mamata Banerjee faction of the TMC, she said, “Police are filing cases against TMC workers. The SP is acting like a district president, while the IC is acting like a block president (of the BJP)." “Cases have been filed against 12,000 to 14,000 people. With the help of some traitors and looters, people are being told to join the BJP," she said.She hit out at the saffron dispensation, accusing it of orchestrating the recent unrest on the Jadavpur University campus on account of the clashes between ABVP and Left students.“The BJP created mayhem at Jadavpur University. The JU emblem was trampled and destroyed. The university is among the toppers in national and international rankings. Even though I may have differences of opinion with Jadavpur students, I respect them," she said.Banerjee alleged that the Census exercise was another backdoor attempt to enforce the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and that it was implemented without consulting political parties.“The voices of democratic movements are being suppressed. The Census has begun. All information must be provided on the NRC form. Is there any guarantee that this information will not later be used elsewhere?" she said.She added that people must exercise caution before signing Census forms and sharing personal data, warning that it may result in personal savings getting wiped off.On the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, she alleged that the exercise illegally deleted lakhs of genuine voters and she would move the Supreme Court again, if required, for their inclusion in the voter list.“The BJP won the election through looting. Many names were removed in the name of SIR. If necessary, I will approach the Supreme Court again. I am not someone who makes a living through law, but I am a small-time lawyer. There will be consequences for this," she said.“Now, it is not the BJP’s honeymoon period, it is their ‘money-moon’ phase," she said, without elaborating further.Banerjee also lashed out at the Suvendu Adhikari dispensation for its policy of forceful eviction of hawkers from roads and railway stations.“You have started the politics of bulldozers. Are hawkers supposed to starve? You are serving everyone unilateral notices and ordering them to leave. What will you do when they ask you to leave?" she said.(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI)News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismQuick AnswersPowered byAsk News18Mamata Banerjee's stance could intensify the political battle in West Bengal and lead to continued efforts to unite opposition parties against the BJP. Her refusal to retire from politics means she will continue to fight until the BJP is forced into obscurity.Powered byAsk News18About the AuthorSaurabh VermaChief Sub-EditorSaurabh Verma is a Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, specializing in Indian politics, national current affairs, and breaking global news. With years of experience tracking power shifts, election strateg...Read MoreLocation : First Published:August 24, 2026, 21:49 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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