BJP MP Soumendu Adhikari Mourns Brother's Assistant at Emotional Last Rites
Suvendu Adhikari's Brother In Tears During Last Rites Of Chandranath Rath | Video
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Soumendu Adhikari, a Member of Parliament from Kanthi, West Bengal, was visibly emotional during the last rites of Chandranath Rath, his brother Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, who was shot dead in Madhyamgram. The incident has sparked political outrage and allegations against the former Trinamool Congress government.
- 01Chandranath Rath, a personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in Madhyamgram.
- 02Soumendu Adhikari broke down during Rath's last rites held in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.
- 03The incident has raised concerns about post-poll violence in West Bengal.
- 04Suvendu Adhikari condemned the attack, labeling it a pre-planned murder.
- 05BJP leaders are calling for accountability from the previous Trinamool Congress government.
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Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari (Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly), was shot dead on Wednesday evening in Madhyamgram, West Bengal. Soumendu Adhikari, a Lok Sabha MP from Kanthi and Rath's brother, was seen in tears during Rath's last rites held in Purba Medinipur on Thursday evening. The police reported that Rath was attacked by bike-borne assailants while traveling in a black Scorpio SUV, sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. This incident has ignited a political storm, with BJP leaders alleging that it was orchestrated and blaming the former Trinamool Congress (TMC) government for a climate of violence. Suvendu Adhikari condemned the act as a pre-planned murder and criticized the TMC government for fostering a lawless environment over the past 15 years. BJP leaders from Delhi have also expressed their condolences and are monitoring the investigation.
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The incident has heightened concerns over political violence in West Bengal, potentially affecting the safety of political figures and their aides.
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