Bengal Violence: 4 Killed In Clash Between TMC & BJP Workers In Purba Bardhaman

PTI quoted official sources as saying this in connection with the violence, which took place a day after the TMC swept the West Bengal Assembly polls winning 213 seats to secure a third term in office.

Purba Bardhaman: At least four people were allegedly killed in clashes between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman district on Monday.

PTI quoted official sources as saying this in connection with the violence, which took place a day after the TMC swept the West Bengal Assembly polls winning 213 seats to secure a third term in office.

Meanwhile, the BJP has announced to hold a nationwide dharna on May 5 against the widespread violence unleashed by the TMC workers post the results of the elections.

The BJP, which made the announcement on its official Twitter handle, said this protest will be held following all Covid-19 protocols across all organisational mandals of the party.

“The BJP has announced a nationwide dharna on 5th May against the widespread violence unleashed by TMC workers post the election results in West Bengal. This protest will be held following all Covid protocols across all organisational mandals of the BJP,” the saffron party tweeted.

The BJP further said national party chief J.P. Nadda will be visiting West Bengal on May 4 and 5 “in view of the widespread post results retributive violence unleashed on BJP workers and supporters”.

“BJP National President Shri JPNadda will be visiting West Bengal on 4-5 May, in view of the widespread post results retributive violence unleashed on BJP workers and supporters by criminal elements in the TMC cadre. He will be visiting families of the affected karyakartas,” the party said in another post.

Taking note of the outbreak of alleged political violence in West Bengal after declaration of poll results, the Union Home Ministry has asked the state government for a detailed report on post-election targeting of political workers belonging to the opposition camp.

“MHA has asked West Bengal Government for a report on the post-election violence targeting opposition political workers in the state,” the MHA spokesperson tweeted.

This came as West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar earlier in the day summoned state DGP P. Nirajnayan over the alleged 'alarming' law and order situation.