West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Promises Safe Return for Displaced Residents Amid Post-Poll Violence Claims
Will ensure safe return of people who fled their homes, says Suvendu
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured the safe return of individuals who fled their homes due to post-poll violence, while also warning that those involved in violence against BJP workers after the 2021 Assembly election would face legal consequences. This statement was made during a heated session in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly amidst accusations from the opposition.
- 01Suvendu Adhikari stated that any individual returning must not have allegations of post-poll violence against them.
- 02The Chief Minister mentioned that there were 12,000 FIRs related to post-poll violence in 2021.
- 03The Trinamool Congress won 215 seats in the 2021 Assembly election, while the BJP secured 77 seats.
- 04Mamata Banerjee, the chairperson of the Trinamool Congress, addressed the Calcutta High Court regarding the alleged targeting of party supporters post-election.
- 05The recent Assembly elections resulted in the BJP winning 207 seats, reducing the Trinamool's count to 80 seats.
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During a session of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on May 15, 2026, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addressed allegations of post-poll violence, asserting his commitment to ensuring the safe return of individuals who fled their homes. He emphasized that only those without allegations of involvement in violence against BJP workers after the 2021 Assembly election would be allowed to return. Adhikari's remarks came in response to opposition leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, who claimed that fear and fascism were prevalent in the state following the elections. The Chief Minister noted that 12,000 first information reports (FIRs) had been filed concerning violence after the 2021 elections, where the Trinamool Congress won a significant majority. In the recent elections, the BJP gained a substantial foothold, winning 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the Trinamool's representation fell to 80 seats. The situation has led to legal interventions, with the Calcutta High Court directing police to facilitate the safe return of any citizen forcibly displaced due to political violence, regardless of party affiliation.
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The Chief Minister's assurance may provide a sense of security to those who have fled their homes, potentially allowing them to return without fear of retribution.
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