Mamata Banerjee Says Ajit Pawar Exit Rumors, Calls for Probe. Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal got the political debate rolling today by saying that she’d read on social media that Ajit Pawar was set to exit the BJP. Connecting this speculation to something that had happened earlier in the day, she spoke negatively of the safety of citizens and the politics of this time. Banerjee’s words came with a caustic warning: “People are unsafe and I demand a Supreme Court probe.”
Her announcement not only amplified rampant online rumors, but also put them in an era of overall political instability. Critics have decried the social media chatter and the effect on mainstream political narratives as a cause for conversation. And while the official position of Ajit Pawar is up in the air, Banerjee’s remarks have kept the matter in the public eye. Political observers point out that Banerjee’s call for a Supreme Court investigation underscores her desire to frame the incident as a matter of national concern.
For all the various forms of rhetoric emanating from political parties, she uses the court to show that she sees the situation as more than just one of partisan politics. As reactions pour in, the episode shows another example of social media becoming more and more effective at shaping political discourse.
No matter if Ajit Pawar’s alleged move comes true or not, Mamata Banerjee’s interference has added urgency to the debate and deepened calls for accountability.
