Mamata Banerjee Challenges PM Narendra Modi to Prove Coal Mafia Charge or Face Punishment of ‘100 Sit-Ups While Holding Ears’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prove allegations of a link between "coal mafia" in the state and Trinamool Congress. She said that of the allegations are proven wrong, the PM must do “100 sit-ups while holding his ears”.
Bankura, May 9: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prove allegations of a link between "coal mafia" in the state and Trinamool Congress. She said that if the allegations are proven wrong, the PM must do “100 sit-ups while holding his ears”. TMC supremo's remarks come after the Premier accused the West Bengal government of establishing mafia raj in coal mines and depriving mine workers. Narendra Modi Questions Mamata Banerjee’s Slap of Democracy Remark, Says ‘Your Slap a Blessing, but Can You Slap Extortionists’.
Banerjee also added that she will withdraw all her 42 candidates in the states, if the PM is right. "I challenge you (PM Modi) if you can prove your allegations that one of us is part of coal mafia, I will withdraw all my 42 candidates. If you are lying, you have to hold your ears and do a hundred sit-ups before the public," she said in a rally in Bankura. Mamata Banerjee Responds to Narendra Modi's 'Didn’t Return Calls' Jibe, Says She Avoided Sharing Dais With 'Expiry PM'.
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PM Modi had earlier accused the Bengal CM of establishing "mafia" in coal mines and depriving workers of their remuneration. "You know better how Trinamool's mafia raj is continuing in coal mines here. Trinamool leaders are making money while mines workers are deprived of their remuneration," PM Modi said at a rally in Bankura.
The campaigning in Bengal has intensified as just two phases of voting is remaining for 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, which ends on May 10. The counting of votes will be held on May 23. The Trinamool Congress is trying to retain its power in the state, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hopes to make significant inroads.
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