This story is from November 9, 2020

Suvendu avoids political statement in Murshidabad

Suvendu avoids political statement in Murshidabad
Baharampore: Amid speculation over his political career, Trinamool Congress leader Suvendu Adhikari — flanked by his followers (Dadar anugami) — made his public appearance in Murshidabad at a “non-political platform” on Sunday. While he refrained from any political statement, the state transport minister sought blessings of the people in Murshidabad for “sevak Suvendu Adhikari”.
He was present at a memorial programme for Mofizuddin Mondal, a zilla karmadhyaksha who passed away little more than a month back.
“His family members told me they have organized a programme under a non-political platform. I wanted to pay my tribute to him,” Adhikari said.
Despite an organizational meeting called by the district TMC president and lawmaker Abu Taher, the memorial service had a significant presence of district leaders and office-bearers.
Trinamool leaders, however, chose to ignore Adhikari’s presence at the “non-political platform” or the posters by “Dadar anugami”. “He holds a crucial ministry and has been performing duties diligently,” said a TMC leader.
“Suvendu Adhikari is integral to Trinamool. We have been fighting together for long and Mamata Banerjee has been our main inspiration,” said Serampore MP Kalyan Banerjee.
Both BJP and Congress maintained a measured narrative. “I have been listening to rumours about him for the past six years. I have seen some banners but I am not sure of what they are trying to do,” said Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh.
“I have been to Nandigram... It is unfortunate that Trinamool chose to leave them behind. There is nothing wrong if he revolts,” said Pradesh Congress president Adhir Chowdhury.
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