In a explosive turn in West Bengal’s cutthroat politics, TMC has leveled serious charges against BJP, alleging a clandestine Rs 1,000 crore agreement with ex-MLA Humayun Kabir’s Aam Aadmi Unnayan Party. The supposed motive? To splinter minority votes on vital assembly seats where AAUP candidates are partnering with AIMIM for the upcoming elections.
The accusation unfolded at a packed presser featuring Ministers Firhad Hakim and Arup Biswas alongside Kunal Ghosh. They released a contentious audio recording where Kabir purportedly discusses the deal with an unknown individual, outlining plans to dilute TMC’s minority support base.
Synchronized with PM Modi’s Haldia mega-rally, the release amplified its impact. The clip captures Kabir pledging to fragment Muslim votes if BJP dominates Hindu ones, all to topple TMC’s government. He further claims close ties to Suvendu Adhikari and Mohan Yadav, promising unwavering backing to any BJP-led administration.
Hakim minced no words: ‘Kabir thinks he can fool minority voters with cash inducements, but they’re smarter than that.’ This saga highlights deepening communal vote-bank maneuvers in Bengal, where minorities form crucial blocs. With polls looming, such claims could sway sentiments dramatically.
Kabir remains silent, and the audio’s veracity is unverified. Yet, it underscores the high-octane rivalries defining Bengal’s political landscape, where alliances shift like sand and every vote counts. TMC hopes this exposes BJP’s ‘dirty tricks,’ while BJP supporters dismiss it as fabricated smear tactics.
