Ahead of the ‘Ma-Mati-Manush Divas’, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remembered the tragic killing of 13 people in 1993. In a poignant post, she emphasized the significance of July 21st as a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in various movements and thanked the people of West Bengal for their support in recent elections. The day also marks the observance of ‘Ma-Mati-Manush Divas’, dedicated to democratic victories.
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- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee recalled the brutal killing of 13 people in 1993.
- The killings occurred on July 21st, 1993, under the CPI(M) regime.
- Banerjee described July 21st as a “blood-soaked day” in Bengal’s history.
- She referred to the day as an “emotive milestone” due to the loss of her co-fighters.
- July 21st is commemorated to honor those who sacrificed their lives in various movements.
- Banerjee highlighted the day as an integral part of Bengal’s public culture.
- The day is observed as ‘Ma-Mati-Manush Divas’ to celebrate democratic victories.
- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) won 29 out of 42 seats in the recent Lok Sabha polls.
- TMC also clinched all four seats in the recent West Bengal Assembly bypolls.
- Banerjee invited people to participate in the Martyrs’ Day cum Ma-Mati-Manush Divas programme at Esplanade.
