Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, Subhendu Adhikari, has leveled accusations against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming her government's attitude is cruel. Speaking at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, Adhikari referred to Banerjee as "not a sister but an aunty," suggesting a shift in their relationship dynamics. Furthermore, he labeled the state government under Banerjee as an "aunt-nephew government," implying nepotism within the administration.
Adhikari's remarks highlight growing political tensions in West Bengal, with opposition leaders openly criticizing Banerjee's governance style and policies. The characterization of Banerjee's leadership as "cruel" and the use of familial metaphors in Adhikari's speech may exacerbate existing political divides in the state.