West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reaffirmed her stance against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during a gathering for Eid prayers on Thursday in Kolkata’s Red Road.

Banerjee emphasized her commitment to the equality of all religions and the protection of citizens’ rights, stating, “My wish is the equality of all religions, ensuring your safety and protection. No NRC, no CAA, and no UCC. Every citizen has their rights.” She urged families to ensure their members working outside the state return to cast their votes to avoid being struck off voter lists.

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Drawing an analogy, Banerjee likened the CAA to the head of a fish, with the NRC representing its tail, and the UCC forming the remainder. Her statement comes in response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks accusing her of misleading the public on CAA.

Asserting her stance against division and fear-mongering, Banerjee declared, “I don’t know how to hate. I don’t give speeches. I don’t divide (people). I am against NRC and CAA. I want all to live as brothers.” She also criticized the alleged targeting of party leaders by the BJP-led Centre ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Banerjee underscored that in West Bengal, the electoral battle is between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP, dismissing other political contenders. She mocked the BJP’s electoral ambitions, challenging them to surpass their previous performance before aiming for higher targets.

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The presence of TMC’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, the chief minister’s nephew, at the gathering highlighted the party’s unity and resolve amidst the political landscape.