Mamata Banerjee condemns Nepal violence

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also penned a poem and called for humanity over violent protests in Nepal.

Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, condemned the ongoing violent protests and violence in Nepal. She has urged West Bengal residents to uphold humanity and remain vigilant against political opportunism amid the crisis, extending her stay in North Bengal.

Mamata Banerjee condemns violence in Nepal.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has condemned violence in Nepal. On Wednesday, she expressed deep concern over turmoil in neighbouring Nepal, and strongly condemned the killing of a former prime minister’s wife, who was allegedly burnt alive. She said she has always stood for humanity and compassion and urged people not to allow violence and political opportunism to destroy lives.

What did Mamata Banerjee say on the matter?

WB CM told reporters at Uttarkanya, the branch state secretariat in North Bengal, “Let our neighbouring country remain well. West Bengal gives birth to humanity and compassion. Burning a living person and celebrating it is not humanity. People may have grievances against one another, but it should not result in cruelty and atrocities.”

Nepal experienced a massive political crisis on Tuesday after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigned in the face of widespread protests for a second consecutive day. Protestors and demonstrators stormed several government buildings and set Parliament and residences of high-profile leaders ablaze, a day after 19 people were killed in violence. Banerjee said she has also written a poem on Nepal’s unrest to showcase her solidarity with the people of the adjoining Himalayan nation. Indirectly referring to political opportunism, she warned, “Some opportunists will try to take advantage, whether in the name of dividing states, districts, or even countries. But this should not burn people’s lives.”