BJP candidate from Mathabhanga constituency, Nisith Pramanik, criticised TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee over his comments on the Falta repoll, emphasising that the peaceful conduct of elections in West Bengal was ensured by the deployment of central forces.

Speaking on May 4, Pramanik stated that central forces have historically been instrumental in restoring peace to conflict-affected areas.

“Intimidation is the work of the devil, and Abhishek Banerjee knows this very well. Peace efforts are carried out by central forces. Wherever there was Naxal violence or insurgency, central forces put an end to it. Wherever there was an insurgency, central forces put an end to it,” he said.

Pramanik credited the central forces for ensuring peaceful polling in the state and cautioned against questioning their role. “This time, the elections in West Bengal were conducted peacefully, and the credit for this goes to the central forces. Pointing fingers at them is like pointing fingers at the Constitution of the country,” he added.

He also expressed confidence in the BJP’s electoral prospects and alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) would face defeat. “TMC is going to face a bad fate in the elections, and its departure is certain. Just as fake voters were removed, TMC will also be removed,” Pramanik said.

These remarks follow comments made by Banerjee, who represents Diamond Harbour in the Lok Sabha. On May 3, he criticised the BJP and issued a challenge relating to Falta. “Ten lifetimes won’t be enough for your Bangla Birodhi Gujarati gang and their stooge Gyanesh Kumar to put even a dent in my DIAMOND HARBOUR MODEL. Bring everything you have got. I challenge the entire Union of India- Come to Falta. Send your strongest, send one of the godfathers from Delhi. If you have got the nerve, contest in Falta,” Banerjee said in a post on X.