Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee is the founder of the Trinamool Congress party and a prominent Indian politician.
Notable Quotes
"Why should I step down? We have not lost."View Story →
"There will be a big khela."View Story →
"Profoundly saddened by the demise of the great musical genius Asha Bhosle."View Story →
"The BJP will not allow you to eat fish. Nor will they allow you to eat meat or eggs."View Story →
"Bengal lives on fish and rice. You are telling Bengal people you can't have fish, you cannot have meat, you cannot have eggs - what will they eat then?"View Story →
"You [BJP] do not allow fish consumption in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, states that you govern."View Story →
"BJP looted more than 100 seats. The Election Commission is the BJP’s commission."View Story →
"It is loot, loot, loot. We will bounce back."View Story →
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