Union Minister of State for External Affairs and BJP chief V Muraleedharan’s convoy was allegedly attacked by locals in Panchkhudi space of West Midnapore district Thursday, with the minister claiming the assault was orchestrated by “TMC goons”. The Union Minister, nonetheless, escaped unharmed.
Muraleedharan shared a video on his Twitter deal with the place some individuals could possibly be seen throwing sticks and stones on the minister’s convoy and chasing his automotive. They additionally broke the rear window of his automotive.
“TMC goons attacked my convoy in West Midnapore, broken windows, attacked personal staff. Cutting short my trip,” Muraleedharan tweeted.
TMC goons attacked my convoy in West Midnapore, damaged home windows, attacked private employees. Cutting quick my journey. #BengalBurning @BJP4Bengal @BJP4India @narendramodi @JPNadda @AmitShah @DilipGhoshBJP @RahulSinhaBJP pic.twitter.com/b0HKhhx0L1
— V Muraleedharan (@VMBJP) May 6, 2021
Muraleedharan was in Bengal to take inventory of the post-poll violence that erupted after election outcomes had been declared on May 2. The automobile of senior BJP chief Rahul Sinha, who was accompanying the Muraleedharan, additionally allegedly got here underneath assault..
Speaking to reporters, Muraleedharan stated, “This cannot be the culture of Bengal. Women are being attacked. This is nothing but goondagardi. Even today my vehicle was targeted. I will give a report to the Centre in this regard.”
A vandalised automobile after Muraleedharan’s was convoy allegedly attacked. (PTI Photo)
However, TMC West Midnapore district president Ajit Maity denied the minister’s allegations and stated it was a “spontaneous protest” by the individuals towards the BJP.
“None of our workers were involved in this. The BJP is trying to create tension in the West Midnapore district. They are trying to provoke people. This is nothing but a drama by BJP leaders,” stated Maity.
The growth comes at a time when post-poll violence has damaged out in West Bengal with the BJP claiming over 14 of its staff have been killed.
Earlier within the day, a four-member workforce of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) met senior state authorities offcials to take inventory of the measures taken by the administration to include the violence.
The MHA has additionally requested West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to ship a report on the regulation and order scenario within the state.
On Wednesday, the MHA had despatched a letter to the West Bengal authorities in search of an in depth report on the post-poll violence and to take obligatory measures to cease such incidents “without any loss of time”. The ministry had warned that the matter will probably be taken “seriously” in case the state fails to submit the report.
Meanwhile, TMC chief Udayan Guha was allegedly attacked in north Bengal which left his left hand damaged and needed to be taken to a hospital. The chief has alleged that the BJP was answerable for the assault.