‘To hurt Sanatan…’: Yogi Adityanath attacks Mamata Banerjee

• Yogi Adityanath blamed the TMC government in West Bengal for attacking Ram Navami processions, contrasting with safe celebrations in BJP-ruled states
• Adityanath highlighted improvements in law and order under BJP governance, crediting PM Modi's leadership
• Mamata Banerjee alleged pre-planned violence by the BJP during the procession, leading Suvendu Adhikari to call for an NIA investigation

"Ram Navami celebrations and processions were conducted safely in all BJP-ruled states, but due to the TMC government of West Bengal, Ram Navami processions were attacked there, and efforts were made to hurt 'Sanatan' faith," said Yogi Adityanath. He said that there has been significant improvement in the law and order situation in states governed by the BJP.

"We should not forget that the first condition of good governance is the rule of law and there is no hesitation in saying that under the leadership and guidance of Modi ji, the BJP has improved security within the country and the state governments of the BJP have also improved security within the states," he said. Following Mamata Banerjee's allegations that the BJP orchestrated clashes during a Ram Navami procession in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Wednesday, Yogi Adityanath made these remarks. The clash resulted in injuries to four individuals.

During a rally, Mamata Banerjee clamied that the violence was premeditated. "Everything was pre-planned. The DIG of Murshidabad was removed a day ahead of Ram Navami so that you (the BJP) can carry out violence," she said. The BJP accused Mamata Banerjee of causing the clash during Wednesday's procession. Suvendu Adhikari has requested a National Investigation Agency investigation into the incident, alleging that Banerjee's speech incited violence.