Kolkata, April,17 : Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has sparked a political row after making remarks during an election campaign in West Bengal.
Addressing party workers, Chakraborty said that if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee returns to power, “Hindus may be forced to leave the state,” a statement that quickly drew attention and criticism.
“If she comes back, I will go to Mumbai — but where will the rest of the Hindus go?” he said while urging voters to support the BJP.
The remarks come at a time when political campaigning in West Bengal is intensifying, with parties stepping up attacks ahead of elections.
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Opposition leaders have criticised the statement, accusing the BJP of using divisive language, while party supporters have defended the comments as part of political campaigning.