He did not talk much on the main issue. He said he had done a lot for the minorities. He also said that if some other party comes to power in West Bengal, then things would go haywire. But a new party coming to power in the states is nothing new. It happens all over India. We are not bothered with whatever party comes to power. But if some good work has been done by Buddhadebji or by Jyoti Basuji, it is not counted as their obligation. It is a fact that the condition of Muslims is the worst in West Bengal, be it socially, economically or educationally. Nowhere in the country is the condition of Muslims so bad as in West Bengal.

• Are you serious in saying this?

Yes, I am very serious. And in spite of this we never wish that his government is voted out of power.

• Why so?

Because when it comes to communal harmony, we do not put them on the same platform as some other parties.

• For example, the BJP.

Yes.

• But Mamata is an ally of the BJP?

So we can never accept her.

• You don’t see any difference between Mamata and the BJP?

Because Mamata is an ally of the BJP, we cannot talk or discuss anything with her. And we are not a political organisation.

• But you are a Member of Parliament?

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