Chandranath Rath, Key Aide to BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari, Shot Dead in West Bengal
Ex-IAF employee to Suvendu Adhikari's ‘Mr dependable’ PA, who was Chandranath Rath?
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Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Rath, a former Indian Air Force employee, played a vital role in Adhikari's election campaigns and was known for his low-profile yet dependable nature.
- 01Chandranath Rath was shot dead in Madhyamgram, West Bengal.
- 02He served as a personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.
- 03Rath had a background in the Indian Air Force and was involved in political management.
- 04Political leaders have condemned his murder, calling him a dependable friend.
- 05The police are investigating the murder, which is suspected to be premeditated.
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Chandranath Rath, aged 41, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, on Wednesday night. A former Indian Air Force employee, Rath was a significant figure in the political campaigns of Suvendu Adhikari (BJP leader), particularly in Nandigram and Bhabanipur during the recent assembly elections, where the BJP won 207 out of 294 seats. Known for his low-profile demeanor, Rath had been with Adhikari's team since around 2019 and was considered a trusted aide. His family has a political history with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) before aligning with the BJP in 2020. Following Rath's death, political leaders expressed their condolences, describing him as a
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The murder of Chandranath Rath may escalate political tensions in West Bengal, especially between the BJP and TMC, affecting the safety and security of political figures.
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