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BJP's Naqvi: Banerjee Protects Criminals, Career Ending

1/17/2026

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Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, a senior BJP leader, accused Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, of protecting criminals and said her career is nearing its end.
His remarks followed allegations that Banerjee obstructed an Enforcement Directorate investigation into a coal smuggling case.
Naqvi stressed fair elections in West Bengal and said defeated figures struggle to regain trust.
He also expressed concerns about minorities in Bangladesh, noting rising fundamentalist influence.

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Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, a senior BJP leader, accused Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, of protecting criminals and said her career is nearing its end.
His remarks followed allegations that Banerjee obstructed an Enforcement Directorate investigation into a coal smuggling case.
Naqvi stressed fair elections in West Bengal and said defeated figures struggle to regain trust.
He also expressed concerns about minorities in Bangladesh, noting rising fundamentalist influence.