West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of delivering a provocative speech during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at Red Road. He claimed Banerjee made controversial remarks and tried to incite community animosity. BJP criticized her for allegedly deriding Hindu faith and politics at a religious event.
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