Kolkata, August 28 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a stern warning to the ruling BJP government in India, using recent political changes in Bangladesh to highlight her opposition to their policies. Speaking at a rally on the occasion of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad's foundation anniversary in Kolkata, Mamata made it clear that if efforts are made to "turn her state into Bangladesh," she would respond by "shaking the chair of Delhi."

Mamata criticized those who speak of West Bengal as if it were Bangladesh, stating, "I love Bangladesh; they speak our language and share our culture, but remember, Bangladesh is a separate country, and India is a separate country." Her comments were directed at the BJP and its alleged attempts to undermine her state's identity and political stability.

Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly, Mamata warned, "Modi Babu, remember, if Bengal is set on fire, Assam, Northeast India, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi will not remain calm. We will shake your chair."

Mamata also criticized the BJP for calling a bandh (general strike) in West Bengal, questioning the motive behind it. "We don't believe in bandh politics," she said. "If you want a bandh, call it against Prime Minister Narendra Modi first."

She accused the BJP of seeking violence for political gain, saying, "They want bodies; we want justice and peace. Why aren't rapists being hanged? Why aren't there stricter laws?" Mamata argued that the country is suffering under the Modi government because it has not enacted strong laws to protect women and address other social issues. She called for "extreme punishment" for rapists and promised to introduce a bill in the state assembly within 10 days to impose harsher penalties.

Mamata also addressed the violent clashes that erupted during the 'Nabanna Abhiyan' protest, organized by the 'West Bengal Chhatra Samaj' on Tuesday, where police used force to disperse the protesters. In response to this, the BJP called a 12-hour bandh on Wednesday to protest the police's actions. Clashes between BJP workers and police occurred in various parts of the state during the bandh, with both sides taking to the streets in large numbers.

Mamata's remarks underscore the growing tension between her party, the Trinamool Congress, and the BJP, as she continues to challenge the central government's policies and actions in West Bengal.