Bengal

XKolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday clarified her stance on her recent “outsider” remark, saying a section of the media had “deliberately twisted” her statement made during an audio address at the Bhowanipore ‘Bijoya Sammelani’.

“They have taken one of my statements and given it a different meaning. When I used the term ‘Bohiragoto’ (outsider), I was clearly referring to a political party that brings people from outside the state. They add the names of outsiders to the voters’ list, preventing genuine voters from casting their votes,” Banerjee said while inaugurating the Kali Puja of Girish Park Five Star Sporting Club.

She said her warning to party councillors was aimed at ensuring vigilance during elections, not against residents. “I never spoke against non-Benga

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