1. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating violence during Ram Navami in Murshidabad.
2. Banerjee alleges pre-planned violence and points to the removal of DIG as evidence.
3. The claim suggests a deliberate scheme by the BJP to instigate unrest during celebrations.
Kolkata, April 18: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating violence during Ram Navami celebrations in Murshidabad district.
Banerjee claimed that the violence was pre-planned and suggested that the removal of the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Murshidabad a day before the clashes was part of the scheme.
Banerjee further alleged that “BJP goons” roughed up police personnel in Murshidabad, adding weight to her accusations of orchestrated violence.
Opposition Response
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, placed the blame for the clash squarely on Mamata Banerjee.
The Ram Navami Processions were disrupted and attacked at various places across the State of West Bengal, due to the CM's provocative speech which successfully incited miscreants, who were assured that the Law enforcement Agency won't act against them as their hands have been… pic.twitter.com/HXwJvP4Pdx
— Suvendu Adhikari (Modi Ka Parivar) (@SuvenduWB) April 18, 2024
Adhikari called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the incident, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
Adhikari claimed that Banerjee’s alleged provocative speech had triggered the violence during the Ram Navami procession.
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Ram Navami Clashes and Injuries
Ram Navami processions across West Bengal were reportedly disrupted and attacked, intensifying concerns about the situation’s gravity.
The clashes resulted in injuries, with four people reported to have been harmed during the unrest.
BJP’s Counterclaims
Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Mazumdar countered Banerjee’s accusations, alleging that the peaceful procession was attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers.
Mazumdar accused Banerjee of instigating the masses to consolidate minority votes, further escalating the political tension.
Demand for Investigation
In light of the conflicting narratives and the severity of the clashes, demands for an NIA inquiry into the matter emerged from the BJP camp.
The clashes and subsequent accusations underscored the heightened political tensions in West Bengal, posing significant challenges ahead of the upcoming elections.
The Ram Navami clashes in Murshidabad and the ensuing blame game between the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP have deepened the political fault lines in West Bengal.
As allegations fly and demands for investigations intensify, the need for transparency and accountability becomes paramount to maintain peace and order in the region.
