Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of Using Uniform Civil Code as Election Strategy

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly using the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as a political strategy in the lead-up to the Lok Sabha elections, stating that it serves no benefit to Hindus and is aimed at creating communal divisions. According to Kashmir Media Service, speaking at a rally in Jangipur, a minority-dominated constituency, Banerjee argued that the BJP’s promotion of the UCC targets Muslims specifically and is merely a tactic to incite communal tension amidst an electoral struggle. She expressed confidence that the BJP is facing defeat, based on early voting patterns, and predicted their continued failure in the upcoming phases. Banerjee’s statements highlight her stance against what she perceives as fear-mongering and divisive politics practiced by the BJP, underscoring a deep political rift in the approach to national governance and communal harmony.