Jalpaiguri, WB: TMC's Krishna Das marches with swords after losing election, attacks BJP workers heading to Bodaganj Mandir for puja
The video of this incident is making rounds on social media, in which the TMC leader Krishna Das and several other of his associated workers can be seen walking openly around with swords.
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The incidents of violence against the BJP in the state of West Bengal have increased after the West Bengal Assembly election results on May 4th. In a separate incident reported from Jalpaiguri district, violence erupted involving TMC supporters allegedly led by party candidate Krishna Das.
The video of this incident is making rounds on social media, in which the TMC leader Krishna Das and several other of his associated workers can be seen walking openly around with swords. Reports mention that at least six BJP workers sustained serious injuries in the attack and have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition is currently being monitored.
BJP secured a landslide victory in the state elections. In a significant blow to the Trinamool Congress, the BJP won the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 206 seats in the 294-member Assembly and ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule. Mamata Banerjee dealt with a double blow on May 4 as she was defeated by her aide-turned-rival, BJP Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in her home constituency, Bhabanipur, by a margin of over 15,000 votes.
As per the initial information, TMC leader Krishna Das and a group of his supporters carried swords and marched through the Jalpaiguri area following the election outcome. During this time, the TMC leader also attacked BJP workers who were on their way to the Bodaganj Temple to offer prayers.
The video of this incident is making rounds on social media, in which the TMC leader Krishna Das and several other of his associated workers can be seen walking openly around with swords. Reports mention that at least six BJP workers sustained serious injuries in the attack and have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition is currently being monitored.
The BJP has alleged that its workers were specifically targeted, claiming that the attacks were politically motivated and part of a broader pattern of intimidation following the election results.
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Jalpaiguri, West Bengal: TMC candidate Krishna Das marched with swords after losing the election and attacked BJP workers heading to Bodaganj Mandir for puja.
Half a dozen BJP activists are admitted in Hospital. pic.twitter.com/cyQRr8A6RE
After the BJP's landslide victory in the state of West Bengal, a BJP worker, identified as Madhu Mandal, was beaten to death during a victory procession in the Rajarhat–New Town area. The victim was killed by a group of TMC workers for celebrating the BJP's win.
In another similar incident reported on May 5, a BJP worker identified as Jadav Bar was lynched to death by a group of people affiliated with the Trinamool Congress while he was on his way home in Udaynarayanpur in West Bengal's Howrah district. As reported earlier by Newsbharati, the BJP worker was celebrating the party's win with other party cadres as trends from the Election Commission suggested that the BJP was on its way to wrest power from the TMC.
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West Bengal has historically witnessed instances of post-poll violence, particularly during closely contested elections. The latest incidents in Rajarhat–New Town and Jalpaiguri appear to reinforce concerns about recurring political clashes in the state.
BJP secured a landslide victory in the state elections. In a significant blow to the Trinamool Congress, the BJP won the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 206 seats in the 294-member Assembly and ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule. Mamata Banerjee dealt with a double blow on May 4 as she was defeated by her aide-turned-rival, BJP Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in her home constituency, Bhabanipur, by a margin of over 15,000 votes.