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Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has made serious allegations against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following an attack on BJP leaders. He claimed that BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh were targeted while distributing flood relief materials in North Bengal. Majumdar asserted that such a large-scale attack couldn't have occurred without the Chief Minister's knowledge and involvement. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee has called for maintaining law and order while denying any political motives behind the incident.

Key Points: Sukanta Majumdar Says Mamata Knew of BJP Leader Attack

  • BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh attacked during flood relief distribution
  • Majumdar claims TMC using violence due to electoral bankruptcy
  • Mamata Banerjee urges calm while denying political motives
  • Suvendu Adhikari accuses CM of orchestrating violence against BJP
  • Driver describes vehicle vandalism and stone pelting incident
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Such big attack cannot happen without CM's knowledge: Sukanta Majumdar slams TMC

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar alleges Mamata Banerjee's involvement in BJP MP and MLA attack during flood relief work in North Bengal.

"I think it was planned and the CM is also involved in this, as such a big attack cannot happen without the CM's knowledge. - Sukanta Majumdar"

Balurghat, October 7

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar slammed the Trinamool Congress after BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh and Malda North MP Khagen Murmu were attacked in Nagrakata in North Bengal, while distributing relief materials for people affected by the flood and landslides in the state. He alleged that the Chief Minister was involved in the attack, as such a big attack could not have happened without the CM's knowledge.

Speaking to ANI, Sukanta Majumdar said, "The way our MP, MLA and state leaders were attacked shows that there is no such thing as democracy in West Bengal. Today, a BJP team led by our state president went there for relief work, to meet the people, even in that TMC is doing politics. Mamata Banerjee has created such a situation by bringing the Rohingyas from Bangladesh and making them settle here. I think it was planned and the CM is also involved in this, as such a big attack cannot happen without the CM's knowledge."

He further said that TMC has become bankrupt and it was lagging behind in north Bengal, so it was using violence as a tactic ahead of the polls.

"TMC has become bankrupt, and it has gone behind us in North Bengal. In the last elections, she also did not get seats, and people of North Bengal are angry because the CM was dancing at Carnival when North Bengal was reeling under floods. Mamata Banerjee is trying to divert attention by planned attack on BJP leaders," he added.

Driver of the vehicle, which was attacked, Sameer Barman, said, "People were already angry there. Once we reached there, they attempted to drive us away. We drove the vehicle to some distance. But there was stone pelting while moving. My vehicle was vandalised. There were several people in numbers. Two security personnel, Shankar Ghosh and Khagen Murmu were in the vehicle."

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged people not to deteriorate law and order.

"We do not want any deterioration in law and order. We never want any incident. If you go to a flood-affected area with 30-40 vehicles, people would be hurt. Those who lost 'roti-kapda-makaan' need food, clothes and shelter. So, we do not want to go there to do politics. An incident has occurred. So, I asked the DGP to go there. He went there and spoke with everyone there. We do not want any more incidents. Please remain calm," CM Mamata Banerjee said.

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of orchestrating violence by sending her supporters to allegedly attack BJP leaders and workers and obstruct relief work.

Adhikari claimed that while BJP MPs and MLAs were targeted for visiting flood-affected areas in north Bengal and distributing relief. He alleged that MP Khagen Murmu sustained injuries and MLA Shankar Ghosh's vehicle was attacked.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I don't support violence, I think both sides are playing politics during this tragedy. People are suffering from floods and our leaders should focus on relief, not scoring political points. The CM is right - flood victims need roti-kapda-makaan, not political drama.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited North Bengal recently, I can see the political tension there. But stone pelting and vehicle vandalism is never acceptable. The police should ensure safety for all political workers doing genuine relief work.
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Aditya G
The timing is very suspicious - just before elections. TMC is clearly worried about losing North Bengal. But violence is not the solution! People want development, not hooliganism. 🙏
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Michael C
I respect Sukanta Majumdar but making direct allegations against the CM without concrete evidence weakens his argument. Let the investigation happen properly. Both parties should cooperate with authorities.
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Nisha Z
The real victims here are the flood-affected people of North Bengal. While politicians fight, common people suffer. We need to rise above party politics and help our fellow citizens in need. 🇮🇳

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