West Bengal Chief Minister: No religion in the world preaches violence
RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said they don’t believe in respecting religions only during elections.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee On her visit to Baba Lokenath temple at Chakla in North 24 Parganas district added: ‘No religion in the world teaches us to preach violence.
All religions teach us to be more compassionate and spread love and brotherhood.’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasised the importance of respecting all religions beyond electoral considerations.
Banerjee urged an end to politicising religions during election periods.
According to Banerjee, religions worldwide do not advocate violence but promote compassion, love, and brotherhood.
She stated, “We must respect all religions. No religion in the world teaches us to preach violence. All religions teach us to be more compassionate and spread love and brotherhood. We don’t believe in respecting religions only when an election approaches or politicising it,” without directly naming anyone.
Banerjee expressed her vision for West Bengal to be recognised not only as a favoured tourist destination, but also as a hub for religious tourism.