From Farakka to Chakulia, West Bengal witnessed unprecedented gridlock on roads and railways, triggered by a fierce protest that exposed glaring gaps in state security. The BJP has launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, branding the incident as evidence of crumbling law enforcement.
Protesters, up in arms over long-standing local issues, erected barricades that choked vital arteries connecting northern Bengal to Jharkhand. Videos circulating online showed endless lines of vehicles, frustrated drivers honking relentlessly, and trains at a standstill with passengers peering out anxiously.
In a swift response, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra held a media briefing, decrying the ‘jungle raj’ prevailing under TMC rule. ‘How can a modern state allow such blatant defiance of law? This is Mamata’s legacy of disorder,’ he stated emphatically. The party vowed to raise the matter in Parliament.
Local officials cited logistical challenges in dispersing the crowds, resorting to dialogue that eventually pacified the situation partially. Yet, the ripple effects lingered, with supply chains disrupted and economic losses mounting.
This blockade fits a pattern of escalating unrest in the region, where grievances simmer without resolution. As tensions cool, the political narrative shifts to accountability, with BJP positioning itself as the champion of order. Bengal’s residents, weary of disruptions, await concrete reforms amid the partisan crossfire.