The Dark Side of Politics: Mamata's Lamentation Rings Hollow Mamata Banerjee's words of condolence for her party leader Asish Banerjee, who took his own life under mysterious circumstances, have sparked a national conversation about the human cost of relentless political hostility.
Her statement on social media platform X hints at the "harassment and mental pressure" Asish Banerjee allegedly faced from his opponents, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and sections of the media.
This is not a new narrative – politicians often exploit tragedies for political mileage.