In a sharp rebuke to the rising tide of political violence in West Bengal, BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar has vehemently condemned the recent attack on the convoy of Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. The incident, which unfolded amid heightened tensions ahead of upcoming elections, has sparked widespread outrage across political circles.
Majumdar, addressing a press conference in Kolkata, described the assault as a direct assault on democratic principles. ‘This brazen attack on Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy is not just an attack on an individual leader but a calculated strike against the very foundation of democracy in Bengal,’ he stated firmly. Eyewitnesses reported that a group of miscreants pelted stones at the vehicles carrying Adhikari and his security personnel, causing minor damage but no casualties.
The BJP leader went on to accuse the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of fostering an environment of intolerance and goondagardi. ‘Under Mamata Banerjee’s regime, democracy in Bengal stands murdered. Opposition voices are being silenced through brute force,’ Majumdar asserted, urging the Election Commission to take immediate cognizance.
This incident comes at a time when political temperatures are soaring in the state, with by-elections looming large. Adhikari, a fierce critic of the TMC government, has been at the forefront of several agitations against alleged corruption and lawlessness. The attack on his convoy has reignited debates about the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal.
Majumdar called upon the central government to deploy adequate security forces ahead of the polls. ‘The people of Bengal deserve free and fair elections, not a reign of terror,’ he emphasized. Meanwhile, Suvendu Adhikari took to social media to thank his supporters and vowed not to be cowed down by such tactics. ‘The fight against tyranny continues,’ he posted.
As investigations into the attack continue, political analysts warn that such incidents could further polarize the electorate. With the BJP aiming to consolidate its position and TMC desperate to maintain its stronghold, the coming months promise to be tumultuous in Bengal’s political landscape.