The political temperature in West Bengal has hit boiling point after a mob attacked the convoy of prominent BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar has led the charge against what he calls the ‘death of democracy’ in Mamata Banerjee’s fiefdom.
In a hard-hitting statement, Majumdar likened the attack to ‘medieval-era barbarism.’ ‘Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy was mercilessly pelted with stones by TMC goons. This is how democracy functions in Bengal today – through organized mob violence,’ he said. The assault left several vehicles damaged, though Adhikari and his team emerged unscathed.
Majumdar systematically dismantled the TMC’s narrative, pointing to a series of similar incidents targeting opposition figures. ‘From Nandigram to now this convoy attack, the pattern is clear. TMC cannot tolerate any voice against their misrule,’ he observed. He specifically criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her silence on the matter.
The BJP chief outlined a three-point action plan: immediate security enhancement for opposition leaders, deployment of central forces, and a special investigation team under central supervision. ‘We won’t allow Bengal to become a banana republic,’ he warned.
Suvendu Adhikari, known for his aggressive stance against TMC corruption, used the incident to rally his supporters. ‘Such cowardly attacks only strengthen our resolve,’ he declared. The episode has galvanized BJP cadres across the state, with protests planned in major cities.
Legal experts suggest the attack could have serious ramifications for upcoming electoral processes. With bypolls on the horizon, both parties are leaving no stone unturned. However, this violent turn raises uncomfortable questions about the health of democratic institutions in India’s eastern frontier.
As dusk fell on the incident site, the echoes of clashing political ideologies reverberated through Bengal. Majumdar’s condemnation has set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested political battleground.