Political Turmoil in West Bengal Following Shooting of BJP Leader's Assistant
TMC, BJP demand ‘strong action’ after Suvendu Adhikari's PA shot near Kolkata
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The assassination of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, has sparked outrage in West Bengal. Both the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP demand strong action after Rath was shot in Madhyamgram, near Kolkata, just days after state assembly elections.
- 01Chandranath Rath was shot dead in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
- 02The incident is being described as a targeted attack by BJP leaders.
- 03TMC has condemned the murder and called for a CBI investigation.
- 04Rath played a significant role in Suvendu Adhikari's election campaign.
- 05The shooting has intensified political tensions in the region post-election.
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The recent shooting of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, has ignited a political crisis in West Bengal, occurring just 48 hours after the state assembly election results. Rath was shot in the Doharia area of Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district, near Kolkata, while traveling in a car. BJP leaders allege it was a targeted attack, claiming the assailants followed Rath's vehicle before opening fire. They have accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of being behind the incident. In response, TMC leaders condemned the murder and demanded immediate action, including a court-monitored investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The shooting has raised concerns over post-poll violence, with TMC also reporting the deaths of three of its workers in related incidents. Rath was a key figure in Adhikari's campaign, which saw him defeat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur constituency. The incident has heightened tensions between the two parties, with calls for accountability and justice intensifying.
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The shooting of Chandranath Rath has heightened fears of political violence in West Bengal, affecting the safety and security of party workers and the general public.
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