In a major political escalation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a blistering attack on the Narendra Modi-led Central Government. Speaking at a recent public event, the Trinamool Congress supremo expressed grave concerns over the Center’s policies, alleging that the country is being pushed toward a crisis reminiscent of the draconian lockdown and demonetization era.

The Chief Minister warned the public that the current administration’s “faulty economic strategies” might force people back into long queues. “They will impose a lockdown again and make everyone stand in lines for their own basic needs,” Banerjee stated. She further alleged that the BJP government is focused on draining the pockets of the poor to benefit corporate giants, effectively turning common citizens into “beggars.”

Her remarks have sparked an intense political debate across the country. While the opposition BJP has dismissed her statements as “fear-mongering” and a “tactic to divert attention from state-level issues,” the TMC stands firm behind their leader. Supporters argue that the CM is merely highlighting the genuine economic anxiety felt by the masses due to rising inflation and unemployment.

Drawing parallels with the 2016 demonetization, Mamata Banerjee emphasized that the common man is always the primary victim of the Center’s sudden decisions. As the political temperature rises ahead of the upcoming elections, her “lockdown warning” has become a central point of discussion, leaving the electorate to weigh the rhetoric against the reality of the nation’s governance.