Kolkata, Dec. 6 -- At a time when Humayun Kabir is laying the foundation stone of the proposed Babri mosque in Murshidabad and the BJP is gearing up for Gita chanting programmes across West Bengal, creating a charged atmosphere of religious polarisation, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stressed the need for unity and harmony, using the occasion of Sanhati Diwas to underline Bengal's centuries-old tradition of coexistence on Saturday.
Responding to the rising political temperature, Mamata Banerjee posted a strongly worded message on her X handle on Sanhati Diwas, a day the TMC observes as Babri Masjid Demolition Day, reminding citizens that Bengal's identity is rooted in pluralism.
"I extend my sincere greetings to everyone on Sanhati Diwas...