In a swift move amid rising political tensions in West Bengal, the Union Home Ministry has demanded a detailed report from the state government regarding the recent attack on the convoy of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The incident, which unfolded on a busy highway, has sparked widespread outrage and accusations of state-sponsored violence.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene where a group of unidentified assailants pelted stones at Adhikari’s vehicle, shattering windows and causing minor injuries to security personnel. The BJP stalwart, who serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, was en route to a public rally when the ambush occurred. Adhikari himself escaped unharmed but condemned the attack as a desperate act by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) to silence opposition voices ahead of crucial elections.
The Home Ministry’s intervention underscores growing concerns over law and order in the state, where political violence has become alarmingly routine. Sources indicate that the report has been sought under the framework of central oversight on internal security matters, with a deadline set for immediate submission. This development comes at a time when the BJP has intensified its campaign against the Mamata Banerjee-led government, alleging systemic targeting of its workers.
Adhikari took to social media shortly after the incident, posting visuals of the damaged car and vowing not to be intimidated. ‘This is not just an attack on me, but on democracy itself,’ he stated, urging the central government to take decisive action. Party colleagues rallied in support, organizing protests across districts and demanding a high-level probe.
Political analysts view this as a litmus test for the Centre-state relations in West Bengal. With the Home Ministry now involved, expectations are high for accountability. The state police have registered an FIR, but questions linger over the investigation’s impartiality. As the dust settles, all eyes are on the report that could reshape the narrative around Bengal’s volatile political landscape.
