A disturbing video of a TMC MLA menacing BJP leaders has exploded online, fueling allegations that the ruling party in West Bengal is resorting to violence out of panic over impending poll losses. Shared widely on WhatsApp and Twitter, the 45-second clip captures the lawmaker’s aggressive posturing and explicit warnings against BJP’s grassroots mobilization efforts.
The confrontation reportedly occurred late evening in a tense neighborhood known for its history of partisan clashes. BJP volunteers recount being encircled by the MLA’s aides before he personally issued ultimatums: ‘Don’t show your faces here, or face the music.’ The unfiltered display of muscle power has prompted calls for central intervention, with BJP MPs raising the issue in Parliament.
Opposition leaders argue this reflects a broader pattern where TMC strongholds suppress rival campaigns through fear tactics. Data from recent reports highlights over 200 incidents of poll-related violence in the state this year alone. The MLA, a three-term representative, has a controversial track record, including prior complaints of poll malpractices.
As the video trends with hashtags like #TMCGoondaRaj, public sentiment is shifting. Civil society groups are organizing protests, urging the Election Commission to deploy additional forces. TMC’s defense—that it was a minor scuffle—has fallen flat amid the digital storm. In the battle for Bengal’s votes, such incidents risk alienating moderate supporters and handing ammunition to the opposition on a silver platter.
