Stones Thrown At Vande Bharat Categorical In Bihar, Not Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata:

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee right this moment stated that stones have been thrown at Vande Bharat Categorical in neighbouring Bihar, and never her state.

Ms Banerjee additionally stated authorized motion will probably be taken in opposition to media homes that defamed her state.

“I need to let you know that a variety of Television channels have defamed Bengal for 3 days. They’ve proven pretend information and have unfold pretend data and introduced disrepute to Bengal. The legislation will take its course. This has not taken place in Bengal; it has taken place in Bihar. Individuals of Bihar could have a grievance. If they’ve a grievance they usually have accomplished one thing, it’s nonetheless unlawful to insult Bihar. Additionally they have a proper to get these companies and simply because the BJP isn’t there in energy, they can’t be denied these companies,” Ms Banerjee stated.

“Vande Bharat is nothing particular. It’s simply an outdated prepare refurbished with a brand new engine,” he stated.

Stones have been thrown on the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Categorical on Tuesday, days after it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A probe launched by the railways revealed {that a} related incident occurred in Bihar, based on the Jap Railways assertion.

Railway authorities on Thursday claimed they’ve recognized those that threw stones on the prepare.

“Primarily based on the video footage and images taken by CCTV digital camera fitted with the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat prepare, Railway has already recognized stone throwers in video, and appropriate motion is being taken for conducting authorized and penal proceedings in opposition to the offenders. State authorities and State police are being suggested accordingly to apprehend the offenders and provoke authorized process,”
a railway spokesperson stated.