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Bengal Violence: Sukanta Majumdar's Convoy Attacked Amid Political Clashes

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar's convoy faced an alleged attack in West Bengal's Nabadwip district. The incident occurred amid clashes between BJP and Trinamool Congress supporters during his return from party programs. Majumdar claimed the assault was unprovoked and involved intoxicated TMC activists who also beat up BJP workers. However, local TMC leadership denied the allegations and accused BJP supporters of attacking their trade union office first.

Key Points: BJP Minister Sukanta Majumdar Convoy Attacked in West Bengal

  • Union Minister's convoy caught in political clashes between BJP and TMC supporters
  • Majumdar alleges attack by intoxicated Trinamool Congress activists
  • TMC denies allegations, claims BJP attacked their trade union office first
  • This marks third BJP leader convoy attack in West Bengal recently
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Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar's convoy attacked in Bengal's Nabadwip

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar's convoy attacked in Nabadwip, West Bengal amid BJP-TMC clashes. Minister claims unprovoked assault by intoxicated TMC activists.

"The attack on my convoy was totally unprovoked - Sukanta Majumdar"

Kolkata, Nov 5

The convoy of Union Minister of State for Education and former state president of the BJP in West Bengal, Sukanta Majumdar, was allegedly attacked by the Trinamool Congress activists at Nabadwip in Nadia district of West Bengal on Wednesday night.

Majumdar had attended a number of party programmes in Nadia district earlier in the day.

His convoy was reportedly caught amid clashes between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters while he was returning from the district on Wednesday night, and in the ensuing chaos, one of the vehicles in his convoy was allegedly attacked by ruling party activists.

Majumdar claimed the attack on his convoy was totally unprovoked and was carried out by some Trinamool Congress leaders and activists, all of whom were in an inebriated state.

He also alleged that several BJP activists were severely beaten up by ruling party-backed goons, with some sustaining serious injuries.

At the time of filing this report, Majumdar's convoy had left the spot.

The local Trinamool Congress leadership, however, denied the allegations.

According to the chairman of the Trinamool Congress-run Nabadwip Municipality, Biman Saha, the tension broke out at the main bus stand in Nabadwip after BJP supporters allegedly attacked a local office of the Trinamool Congress' trade union wing, INTTUC.

He claimed that when INTTUC supporters were protesting near the bus stand, they were again attacked by local BJP supporters, leading to scuffles between the two groups.

In recent months, there have been several incidents of attacks on convoys of BJP leaders in West Bengal. Last month, the vehicle of BJP Lok Sabha member from Maldaha (Uttar) constituency in Malda district, Khagen Murmu, was attacked in Jalpaiguri district allegedly by Trinamool Congress activists. Murmu was severely injured in that attack and is still undergoing treatment.

Similarly, in October, the convoy of BJP's Darjeeling MP Raju Bista was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress activists in the Sukhia Pokhari area of Darjeeling district.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Both sides are pointing fingers at each other. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. As common citizens, we're tired of this political drama while real issues like inflation and unemployment remain unaddressed.
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Arjun K
This is the third such incident in recent months! First Khagen Murmu, then Raju Bista, now Sukanta Majumdar. The Election Commission should take strict action against those responsible. Democracy cannot survive in an atmosphere of fear.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Kolkata, I'm deeply concerned about the deteriorating law and order situation in our state. The police need to be more proactive in preventing such clashes. Public safety should be the top priority.
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Vikram M
While I condemn any violence, I think we should wait for a proper investigation. The TMC version says BJP supporters attacked their office first. Let's not jump to conclusions based on political statements alone. 🙏
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Karthik V
Bengal used to be known for its intellectual and cultural heritage. Now it's becoming famous for political violence. Very sad to see our great state going down this path. We need to rise above party politics and work for development.

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