Posta Bazar: Mamata calls for unity, urges people to reject divisive forces

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday strongly denounced any attempt to divide people or encroach upon their democratic rights, reaffirming her commitment to safeguarding the safety, well-being, and unity of all communities in Kolkata and across Bengal.

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"There must be no divide and rule. Every eligible voter must have the right to vote. We must strengthen our democracy and protect its pillars," Banerjee said while inaugurating the Jagadhatri Puja organised by the Posta Bazar Merchants' Association.

Alluding to SIR and NRC issues, Banerjee said: "Genuine voters should not be harassed," and referred to the freedom movement when all were united to defeat foreign rulers. "The biggest religion is humanity. We may belong to different faiths, but we must stand united. The moment you are divided, you collapse," she added, addressing a large gathering of traders, workers, and local residents.

Emphasising the message of unity and secularism, Banerjee invoked Bengal's legacy of communal harmony. "We celebrate all festivals.