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News18
08-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
TMC Revives ‘Bengali Vs Bahari' Narrative Ahead Of July 21 Rally, Accuses BJP Of ‘Cultural Assault'
Last Updated: Experts believe the insider vs outsider messaging was instrumental in TMC's landslide victory in the 2021 polls, when BJP struggled to connect with the regional identity of Bengal The Trinamool Congress (TMC), in a political throwback to its 2021 campaign strategy, has once again sharpened its 'Bengali vs Bahari' narrative, accusing the BJP of launching a targeted cultural and political assault on Bengal and its people. Experts believe the messaging was instrumental in TMC's landslide victory in the 2021 assembly elections, when the BJP struggled to connect with the regional identity of Bengal. Now, in 2025, with a shift in BJP's state leadership—appointing Samik Bhattacharya, a quintessential Bhadralok Bangali, as its West Bengal president—the TMC is attempting to reposition the narrative. Mamata Banerjee's party has alleged a systematic anti-Bengali agenda driven by the saffron party. A tweet, aggressively promoted across platforms by TMC over the past two days, accuses the BJP of waging a 'cultural purge" in Bengal: 'Bangla-Birodhi @BJP4India has unleashed a sinister, three-pronged assault on our people, and the execution is already underway: • Workers from Bengal are being branded as 'illegal Bangladeshis' in BJP-ruled states and forcibly deported with BSF's help It's a full-blown war on Bengalis. A CULTURAL PURGE designed by a party that simply can't stomach rejection. They lost Bengal. Now they want REVENGE." According to sources, the party will amplify this messaging at the upcoming July 21 Martyrs' Day Rally, where chief minister Banerjee is expected to deliver her political message for the year. The rally will likely spotlight three major allegations: • NRC harassment: TMC will allege that legitimate Bengali citizens are being threatened with eviction through NRC notices. • Voter deletion: The party claims the Election Commission, under BJP pressure, is using voter roll revision—particularly in Bihar—to delete names of Bengal-based voters ahead of the 2026 polls. • Deportation of workers: The party alleges that Bengali-speaking migrant workers are being wrongfully identified as illegal immigrants in BJP-ruled states and forcibly deported. Speaking to News18, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam, who has worked extensively on migrant issues, said: 'This is a threat to our mother tongue and cultural identity. For the last six years, Bengalis have faced targeted harassment in BJP-ruled states like Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi. Authorities suddenly approach people demanding documents. If we question it, we're told to prove that they are from West Bengal. 'On June 13, several Bengali-speaking individuals were picked up by Mumbai Police and deported to Bangladesh without informing anyone. A similar incident took place in Birbhum involving Delhi Police. These are deliberate actions—BJP is clearly anti-Bengali. We've taken legal action and written to the Union Home Minister multiple times." The chief minister herself recently posed a sharp question: 'Is speaking Bengali now a crime in India?" In addition to cultural and linguistic concerns, the TMC is also raising economic grievances, alleging that the BJP-led Centre is withholding MGNREGA funds and other central allocations to Bengal. The party is portraying this as a preview of what governance could look like if the BJP were ever to come to power in the state. Political observers believe that TMC's repeated focus on the 'anti-Bengali" narrative is a strategic effort to implant the idea deep in the public consciousness, especially ahead of the 2026 state elections. However, the BJP has dismissed the allegations as baseless. BJP leader and MLA Agnimitra Paul, speaking to News18, said: 'How can they accuse us of being anti-Bengali? The founder of our party, Syama Prasad Mukherjee, was a proud Bengali. We don't need lessons in Bengali identity from the TMC." The TMC is putting its entire political weight behind the 'Bengali vs Bahari' narrative and it will be interesting to see how it resonates in the polls next year. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Mamata Banerjee trinamool congress West Bengal elections Location : Kolkata, India, India First Published: July 08, 2025, 12:03 IST News politics TMC Revives 'Bengali Vs Bahari' Narrative Ahead Of July 21 Rally, Accuses BJP Of 'Cultural Assault'
Sinar Daily
18-06-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Savings habit turns retired teacher into BSN SSP millionaire
Recalling his savings journey with BSN SSP, Bahari said he enjoyed depositing money at various branches, always hoping that luck would one day be on his side to win the BSN SSP Millionaire draw. 18 Jun 2025 06:16pm Bahari Harun, 60, from Kampung Sungai Putat, said he began saving in his BSN SSP account at the age of 17, Initially drawn by the attractive prizes offered through the draw, a habit he continues to this day. - Bernama photo MELAKA - What began as a simple savings habit turned into a life-changing moment for a retired teacher who was named the winner of the 112th Bank Simpanan Nasional Sijil Simpanan Premium (BSN SSP) Millionaire draw. Bahari Harun, 60, from Kampung Sungai Putat, said he began saving in his BSN SSP account at the age of 17, Initially drawn by the attractive prizes offered through the draw, a habit he continues to this day. Bahari Harun, 60, from Kampung Sungai Putat, said he began saving in his BSN SSP account at the age of 17, Initially drawn by the attractive prizes offered through the draw, a habit he continues to this day. - Bernama photo "At first, I only saved RM10 as I didn't earn much, but I was motivated by the prizes offered, such as motorcycles and cars, so I continued saving. "I've won several prizes before, including cash and electrical appliances, which keeps me motivated to continue saving in my BSN SSP account. Who knows, I might become a millionaire one day,' he told reporters here today. He said this when met after the interview session held in conjunction with the 112th BSN SSP Millionaire Prize Presentation Ceremony, presented by Melaka BSN director Mohd Hairul Izam Abu Bakar. Recalling his savings journey with BSN SSP, Bahari said he enjoyed depositing money at various branches, always hoping that luck would one day be on his side to win the BSN SSP Millionaire draw. The former senior assistant (administration) at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Ayer Molek said his savings had steadily grown over the years, without any expectation of earning dividends. Sharing the moment he had long been waiting for as a loyal SSP account holder, the father of three, aged between 13 and 20, said he received the good news from his wife, Dalena Mahadi, 42, over the phone last Saturday. "Although I was really hoping to win, I didn't believe it at first because the draw wasn't held on the usual first Saturday of the month. "I only believed it after confirming with BSN, and I'm truly thankful for this long-awaited blessing,' said Bahari, who had served in the teaching profession for 34 years. He said that for now, he had no plans on how to spend the prize money and would continue saving it in his SSP account to remain eligible for future draws. However, Bahari said he intended to use part of the winnings to take his siblings, who had yet to perform the haj or umrah, to fulfil the pilgrimage. - BERNAMA More Like This
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Caddy career promises lucrative income
ALOR GAJAH: A career as a golf caddy now promises a lucrative income, with earnings potentially reaching up to RM6,000 per month. As such, Confederation of ASEAN Senior Golfers' Associations (CASGA) president, Datuk Bahari Abdullah, is encouraging young Malaysians to consider this profession, especially those interested in making it a full-time career. "The public perception that being a caddy does not offer good income or cannot support a family is not true. The golf industry in this country actually offers substantial income opportunities, provided that local youth are given the space and chance to pursue a career as a caddy," he said during a press conference at A'Famosa Golf Resort to introduce CASGA. Bahari expressed hope that more young people, especially golf enthusiasts, would take up the caddy profession in the future through various training academies in the country, such as the AMS Caddy Academy based in Klang. "In addition to producing trained caddies, such academies open opportunities for youth to earn above the new government-mandated minimum wage, while also offering structured career paths and insurance protection," he added. Speaking about CASGA, Bahari said that since its founding over 10 years ago, the association has helped strengthen ties among senior golfers in the ASEAN region. He noted that the association in Malaysia currently includes many government retirees, including former chief secretaries and chief justices, as well as entrepreneurs and golf club owners. "The idea behind CASGA's establishment is to assist the government in conveying information through golf, and to foster closer ties among senior golfers in the ASEAN region," he said.
