Amid a record-breaking turnout, Abhishek described the crowd as “historic,” asserting that the TMCP had shattered all previous attendance records. “The kind of passion and unity we saw today proves that the BJP doesn’t stand a chance—not even against TMCP, let alone against our senior leaders or block presidents,” he said.
Taking a direct dig at a BJP rally held earlier this month at the same venue, he remarked, “Whether it was a rally or a circus on August 11, it was hard to differentiate.” His comments drew loud cheers from students gathered at the site.
Reinforcing Trinamool’s criticism of the Centre, Abhishek revisited the pending RG case and asked why the Aparajita Bill still hasn’t been passed. “Why is this delay happening? Who is blocking justice? These questions must be answered,” he demanded from the stage, suggesting systemic delays and discrimination.
Abhishek also lauded the Trinamool government for settling pending dues of 69 lakh job card holders in the state, calling it a significant milestone that reflects the state’s commitment to the underprivileged and working class. “If we can fight and win for these 69 lakh, we can fight for the 10 crore Bengalis being insulted every day,” he asserted.
In a strong cultural and political rebuttal to recurring narratives targeting Bengalis, he criticized those who label people from the state as “Bangladeshis” or question the legitimacy of the Bengali language. “We will answer those who dare to say that Bengali is not a language,” he thundered, rallying students to rise against such divisive propaganda.
The TMCP rally became a launching pad for Abhishek Banerjee to energize the party’s youth base while issuing strong warnings to political rivals. With growing prominence in the party’s leadership structure, his speech reflected a fusion of assertive politics, generational change, and continuity in the party’s core message.
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