West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed on Monday that the suspension of eight MPs from the Rajya Sabha reveals the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government’s “autocratic” mindset. The eight MPs were suspended for their allegedly unruly behaviour while protesting against the government’s three farm bills.
“Suspension of the 8 MPs who fought to protect farmers interests is unfortunate & reflective of this autocratic Govt’s mindset that doesn’t respect democratic norms & principles,” Banerjee tweeted. “We won’t bow down & we’ll fight this fascist government in Parliament & on the streets.”
Suspension of the 8 MPs who fought to protect farmers interests is unfortunate & reflective of this autocratic Govt’s mindset that doesn’t respect democratic norms & principles. We won’t bow down & we’ll fight this fascist Govt in Parliament & on the…