'Won't bow to malevolent forces': Mamata Banerjee's strong message on TMC Foundation Day

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reiterated the Trinamool Congress’s commitment to Ma-Mati-Manush (mother, motherland, and people) and vowed to continue its struggle for the common people.

In a social media post on the occasion of the TMC Foundation Day, Banerjee emphasized that the party would not bow to any malevolent forces.

"On the occasion of the Foundation Day of the All India Trinamool Congress, I extend my heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all. With the aim of serving Ma-Mati-Manush (Mother, Motherland, and People), the journey of the Trinamool Congress began on this day in 1998," she said in the post.

The Chief Minister noted that the core guiding principle of this historic journey has always been the honor of the motherland, the development of Bengal, and the protection of the democratic rights of the people.

“Even today, every worker and supporter of our party remains steadfast and committed to this goal. I humbly pay my respects and homage to their tireless efforts and sacrifices,” she added.

Maintaining that the party has been "blessed with the grace, love, and prayers of countless people," Banerjee emphasized that with public support as its foundation, the TMC would remain resolute in its fight for every individual in the country.

“We will not bow to any malevolent forces, and disregarding all enmity, our struggle for the common people will continue lifelong. I offer my salutations and respects to all the dedicated workers and supporters of the Ma-Mati-Manush family," she said.

The TMC was formed on January 1, 1998, after Banerjee broke away from the Congress following ideological and political differences.

This year’s TMC Foundation Day comes amid heightened political tension in the state over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, with non-BJP parties alleging that the exercise is being carried out without proper preparation.