Responding to a BJP MLA’s comment, she said, “If I cannot comment on the utterances of your leaders, how can you comment on remarks of our leaders outside the House? We have the right to defend our beliefs.” Banerjee also took the opportunity to clarify that the TMC has advised some of its members, including Firhad Hakim, Humayun Kabir and Madan Mitra, not to make remarks that may be deemed inappropriate.”This is an internal matter of our party,” she asserted.Speaking about the importance of unity, Banerjee said, “We are a secular, pluralistic nation. Everyone has the right to practice their religion. The duty of the majority is to protect the minority. We must protect our country’s sovereignty and secularism.” In her address, Banerjee stressed that the TMC respects all religions and is committed to maintaining peace and harmony.”I love all religions, and we condemn any political party’s attempts to spread hatred against any community,” she said, reaffirming her commitment to secularism.
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