MC gives video proof to counter BJP’s claims, calls Amit Shah a liar

Trinamool Congress has now hit back at yesterday’s Kolkata BJP with video proof of violence. TMC MP Derek O’Brien released videos claiming that the statue of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was damaged by “BJP goons.”

He said, “Streets of Kolkata are tinged with shock, anger. What happened yesterday hurt Bengali pride.” Referring to the press conference held by BJP Amit Shah where he claimed that TMC was behind the violence, Derek O’Brien said, “The man [Amit Shah] who was leading that procession yesterday has come to Delhi and tried to justify what happened.”

Derek O’Brien asked the BJP chief, “What were your outsiders doing in Bengal? Who is Tajinder Bagga? Wasn’t he the same guy who was arrested when he slapped someone in Delhi?”

Derek O’Brien said Amit Shah was seeking votes from Bengal but was unaware of the state’s history. “Amit Shah is a liar and a traitor, but we’re not surprised. Tagore was born in Bolpur seven days ago, he said. Amit Shah you want Bengali votes? And you don’t know!” said the TMC MP.

Continuing his attack on Amit Shah, Derek O’Brien added, “Amit Shah called Bengal Kangal (bankrupt) two days ago and now this attack on Vidyasagar. We’re sad and sorry this happened in our Bengal and our Kolkata.”