Giriraj Singh Slams Mamata Banerjee Over Viral Video of Assault on Bihari Students

A video showing the alleged assault and mistreatment of students from Bihar in West Bengal has gone viral, sparking outrage across social media. The students in the video claim to be from Bihar, while the individual mistreating them is seen speaking in Bengali. The incident has prompted a sharp response from Union Minister Giriraj Singh, who criticized the West Bengal government led by Mamata Banerjee. Giriraj Singh took to social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter) to express his concerns and raise questions about the treatment of Bihari students in Bengal.

बंगाल में रोहिंग्या मुसलमान के लिए रेड कारपेट और परीक्षा देने गए बिहार के बच्चे के साथ मारपीट ?
क्या ये बच्चे हिंदुस्तान के अंग नहीं?
क्या ममता सरकार ने सिर्फ बलात्कारियों को बचाने का ठेका ले रखा है?@SuvenduWB pic.twitter.com/FVyOhSn5aw

— Shandilya Giriraj Singh (@girirajsinghbjp) September 26, 2024

Giriraj Singh’s Reaction: A Call for Justice

Giriraj Singh, expressing his outrage, questioned whether these students are not citizens of India. He accused the Mamata Banerjee government of double standards, stating, "In Bengal, there is a red carpet for Rohingya Muslims, but Bihari students who come for exams are assaulted?" His post on 'X' further attacked the West Bengal government, asking if the students are not part of India and accusing the state government of protecting only criminals and rapists.

The Union Minister's strong remarks come after the viral video showed two students from Bihar being mistreated in Bengal. The incident, which has not been independently verified by ABP News, has stirred significant public debate on social media.

Details of the Viral Video

In the video, two students are seen facing aggressive behavior from a local individual who is speaking to them in Bengali. The person angrily questions the students' presence in Bengal and demands to see their documents. The students, visibly shaken, explain that they had come to take the SSC GD exam, which was being held in Siliguri. Despite their attempts to explain, the man continues to shout at them and demands their documents, threatening to destroy them. The students are seen pleading with the man, asking him not to tear their documents and promising to leave the area immediately.

Political Fallout and Public Reaction

Giriraj Singh's comments have added fuel to the ongoing political debate. He further challenged opposition leaders like Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi to take notice of the incident and question whether Bengal is still a part of India or a separate nation. The video has triggered a wave of reactions online, with many questioning the treatment of Bihari students in West Bengal and calling for an investigation into the matter.