Abhishek Banerjee plays lead role in brigade, Trinamool announces 42 Lok Sabha candidates
Trinamool Congress’ undisputed number two Abhishek Banerjee’s spectacular stage presence and performance at the Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday matched his aunt and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in terms of star power.
The 36-year-old leader conducted key segments of the main program of the Jonogorjon (People’s Roar) rally as master of ceremonies and was the last speaker before Mamata, though she was called upon again to announce the names of Trinamool’s 42 candidates. Was brought. Lok Sabha candidate in Bengal.
In a notable first before the elections, Trinamool had asked Diamond Harbor MP Mamata – who otherwise does it herself – to announce the names of all 42 party candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
The Diamond Harbor MP began participating in the event in the afternoon with a march up and down the cross-shaped ramp – a unique feature of the rally. The march was clearly a choreographed move to connect with the crowd, complete with countless waves, folded hands, greetings and expressions of reverence for the people. He stood on all fours on the ramp and touched his head to the floor three times – prompting thunderous applause from the crowd of millions.
Abhishek kept his address precise and interactive, asking many questions from the crowd (essentially to indicate that Mamata and her regime are better than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government). He also occasionally injected humor: when announcing the names of the candidates, when it was Diamond Harbor’s turn, he turned to the others on the main stage and shrugged, saying he had no idea who it was. Arup Biswas and
Other leaders ran towards the mike and announced Abhishek’s name.
However, posturing did not reduce the intensity of his attack on the saffron camp.
“People are saying many things, like ‘Trinamool will end after the exodus of leaders’. Bohiragavato (outsiders) have made several speeches in the last few weeks… They may have money, power of central (investigative) agencies and even some sections of the judiciary. But Trinamool has the power of the people. Let the competition happen and everything will become clear as daylight,” Abhishek said.
He said, “The jonogorjon (roar of the people) here proves that (the people’s) decision will be to say goodbye to jomidars (feudal lords), bohiragavats and forces of oppression.”
Outlining all the key elements of Trinamool’s flagship campaign for the upcoming general elections, Abhishek kept building enthusiasm through his address, ensuring that the crowd was adequately warmed up before his aunt took the stage.
“I want everyone here to shout ‘Joy Bangla’ loudly…let’s ensure that this sends shivers down the spines of the people of Delhi, let’s create a political earthquake there,” he said.
The Diamond Harbor MP mocked Modi’s so-called guarantees and tried to establish that his aunt was the one who provided real guarantees to the people, which she seeks to fulfill and fulfill.
“Whose guarantee does Bengal want? Modi’s or Didi’s?” He asked.
“Who will you choose, the Bhoomi-putros (sons of the soil) of Bengal or the Bohiragavats?” He added. “How will those who don’t even understand our language understand our hearts?”
A senior in the Trinamool, who has been watching Abhishek closely for more than a decade, said he is thrilled to see the young leader coming into his own.
“He was in his element today… The show was as much about Abhishek as it was about him (Mamata) and he created it,” said the insider.
