Kolkata, May 7: Political tensions and incidents of violence continue to escalate in West Bengal following the election results. The murder of Chandanath Rath, the personal assistant to opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari, has ignited a new controversy in the state’s political landscape. BJP leaders have labeled this incident a political conspiracy, leveling serious accusations against the state government and administration. The atmosphere in the area remains tense following the incident.
Dilip Ghosh, the victorious BJP candidate from the Kharagpur Sadar constituency, expressed his disappointment during a media interaction in Newtown. He had hoped that violence and shooting incidents would cease after the elections, but that has not been the case. He accused those who failed to exert their influence during the elections of resorting to violence now. Ghosh urged the police to take strict action, stating that anti-social elements must be stopped immediately.
He emphasized that the attack on Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant is a serious matter and that the ongoing incidents in the state must be halted without delay. Ghosh noted that while the BJP has come to power, the formal formation of the government is still pending. He alleged that the factional conflicts within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) are affecting BJP workers, who are being targeted.
BJP leader Dilip Halder described Chandanath Rath’s murder as a “targeted killing for political motives.” He stated that Rath had played an active role during the elections in Nandigram and Bhawanipur, which is why he was targeted.
Halder claimed that the murder was premeditated, as not a single bullet missed its mark. Suvendu Adhikari is taking this matter seriously and has vowed to ensure that legal action is taken in accordance with the law.
A neighbor of Chandanath Rath recounted the night of the incident, saying, “At 10:30 PM, when I turned on the TV, I saw a picture of ‘Dada’ and learned that he had been shot three times. We were completely shattered. People in the house began to cry. Neighbors rushed to our side. Some neighbors had even left for Kolkata in their cars at that time. We could never have imagined that such a tragedy could happen to us.”
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Source: SK/VC
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