Women of Bengal to Teach the Value of Sindoor to Mamata Banerjee
In a fierce political exchange, Trinamool Congress leaders have rallied against Amit ShahS recent comments regarding “Operation Sindoor,” asserting that the sanctity of married women’s sindoor should not be politicized. The party’s response highlights a growing tension between the ruling party in West Bengal and the central goverment, as they vow to defend the dignity of women in the state.Chandrika bhattacharya, a state minister, emphasized that the Trinamool Congress had remained silent during the initial discussions of operation Sindoor, while party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was abroad. She criticized the BJP for commodifying a sacred symbol of marriage, stating that married women’s sindoor is not something to be trivialized. Meanwhile, MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar condemned the Home Minister for his derogatory remarks, asserting that the women of Bengal woudl respond to such disrespect by taking to the streets. Sagarika Ghosh, another Trinamool MP, echoed these sentiments, questioning whether any Trinamool leader would dare to hold a similar meeting in Gujarat, highlighting the perceived double standards in political discourse.As the political landscape heats up, the Trinamool Congress is rallying its base, urging women to stand firm against what they see as an affront to their dignity. The ongoing battle over the symbolism of sindoor reflects deeper societal issues and the complexities of gender politics in India today.
