‘Forming a parallel front to UPA is like strengthening BJP’
The Hindu
Sena criticises Mamata bid to sideline Congress; Trinamool Congress hits back
Two days after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the Congress questioning the existence of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) during her Mumbai visit, the State’s ruling Shiv Sena on Saturday said keeping the grand old party away from national politics would mean strengthening fascist powers.
“Mamata held political meetings in Mumbai. Her politics is not pro-Congress. She eliminated Congress, Left and BJP from Bengal. Despite that playing politics by keeping Congress out of national politics would mean helping fascist powers,” said an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana.
The editorial further added that one can understand BJP and Prime Minister Nasrendra Modi wishing the end of Congress as that’s their agenda. “But it is dangerous if those who are fighting against Modi and identical trends are wishing the same. Congress’ fall in the last 10 years is undoubtedly worrying. But plans to stop Congress from rising again and capturing its place are risky,” the editorial added.