In a shocking turn of events during West Bengal’s assembly polls, a fierce brawl erupted between TMC and BJP cadres in Jagatdal, North 24 Parganas, leaving multiple individuals wounded. The late-night confrontation has intensified rivalries in this crucial constituency.
Rajesh Singh, the BJP hopeful from Jagatdal, rushed to the local police station to file a report detailing the assault. He described how a peaceful corner meeting turned chaotic when TMC’s ward councillor Manoj Pandey and his associates disrupted proceedings. ‘They came to sabotage our event,’ Singh claimed.
The BJP leader linked the violence to preparations for PM Modi’s visit, with posters becoming a flashpoint. Upon heading back, his convoy faced a barrage of stones, crude bombs, and gunfire. ‘Stones hit our driver, and bullets were fired—it’s a miracle no one was killed,’ Singh said, urging the administration to probe the attack thoroughly.
TMC’s Amit Gupta dismissed the narrative, asserting that BJP aggressors targeted their office and workers. ‘Our activist Bittu was hanging banners when Guddu Singh and Pintu Singh attacked, ripping flags and damaging property,’ he revealed. Gupta pointed to a brazen assault at the station itself, blaming Arjun Singh.
‘With 200 pending cases, their violent streak is well-known. Imagine the chaos if they gain power,’ Gupta cautioned. Complaints have reached the Election Commission and party high command, with demands for strict enforcement. This flare-up highlights the volatile poll scenario in Bengal, where political animosity often spills into the streets. Authorities must act decisively to prevent further unrest and ensure voter safety.
