Kolkata, Apr 19 (Reporter) Amid incidents of unrest and communal violence in several parts of West Bengal following protests against the amended Waqf Act, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in an open letter on Saturday, launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the RSS while appealing for the restoration of peace in the state. Referring to a recent incident at Sandeshkhali where ten people were injured following clash allegedly between Trinamool Congress and BJP, the Chief minister wrote, “The BJP and their associates have become extremely aggressive towards West Bengal. They want to bring ED, CBI, and CRPF into Bengal.” “Among their allies, there is also the RSS. I used to avoid naming the RSS earlier, but now I must say that the RSS is deeply involved in spreading false propaganda across the country. “The BJP is using it to do politics. They want to play a dirty game,” Banerjee wrote. The Chief Minister alleged that the BJP and RSS had intended to create unrest during the Ram Navami celebrations, but since the state government was well-prepared and the festival passed peacefully, they are now attempting to exploit the Waqf movement for their political gain. Urging all communities to maintain peace, the Chief Minister said, “Please be patient and stay calm. We are fighting a battle for peace and justice. The criminals hiding behind the curtain must be identified and punished. "But at the same time, we must resist the central agencies being used as political tools against us. We have to work unitedly with the people, the police administration, and all democratic institutions to counter the misinformation and protect our state’s dignity and harmony," she said. Highlighting the rich history, progressive mindset and cultural heritage of Bengal, the Chief Minister wrote, “In Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and many other BJP-ruled states, many people have been killed in riots. Thousands upon thousands were rendered homeless. There is no end to their violence. Assam and Tripura are also severely affected.” “When we witness incidents of rape, murder, and inhumane actions in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, we feel deeply ashamed. But West Bengal stands as an exception amidst such situations. In terms of law and order and administrative performance, our state holds a leading position,” she added. “Historically, Bengal has always been a progressive state in every sense. In India's socio-cultural and freedom movements, Bengal was the first to raise its voice and led the charge against British rule. The country’s first revolutionaries were born in Bengal. This progressive identity is our pride, and we must protect and uphold it through all our efforts,” the chief minister wrote. The Chief Minister firmly stated that criminals have no religion and would be punished, emphasising that, in order to maintain law and order and protect people's lives and dignity, security forces had been deployed, senior officers assigned to sensitive areas, and police efforts intensified with additional reinforcements being sent. She urged people to trust the administration and leadership, remain united, and support the government's efforts, cautioning them not to believe those attempting to defame Bengal for political gain. “To everyone in the state, I make this appeal: Be brave, stay calm, stay united. Do not be misled by false communal narratives. We have always lived in harmony, and we will continue to do so. We must fight back against the propaganda of hate. We must spread the light of unity and peace,” the chief minister wrote. The Chief Minister concluded by quotingf famous lines from Janaganaman Adhinayak by Rabindranath Tagore: Aharaho tobo ahoban procharito, shuni tobo udar bani Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, Muslim, Christian Purob poshime ase, tobo sinhason pase Premhar hoy gantha Jonogon-oikyo-bidhayak, joyo he Bharatbhagyabidhata (Constantly is your call proclaimed, we hear your gracious message— Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, Muslim, Christian— East comes to West, to stand beside your throne, The garland of love is woven, You, the maker of the people's unity, Hail to thee, the shaper of India's destiny...////...