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CPI(M) Demands Rule of Law Amid Bengal Political Attacks
The CPI(M) said its workers and offices in West Bengal had been attacked.
Its leader Mohammed Salim blamed the BJP, RSS and Bajrang Dal.
He asked the state government to protect people and uphold the law.
Another CPI(M) leader said the BJP was trying to frighten its opponents.
The BJP rejected these accusations.
BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya said the incidents came from a disagreement inside the TMC.
He said BJP members were not involved.
Both sides gave different explanations for the reported violence.
CPI(M) state secretary Mohammed Salim accused the BJP, RSS and Bajrang Dal of attacks on Left workers and party offices.
Salim demanded that the West Bengal government guarantee rule of law, personal safety and civil liberties.
He cited alleged attacks in Jadavpur, Sonarpur, Baruipur, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Bardhaman.
CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty alleged that the BJP wanted to create fear and make West Bengal opposition-free.
BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya denied his party’s involvement and attributed the violence to an internal TMC dispute.
- Who
- CPI(M) leaders Mohammed Salim and Sujan Chakraborty, and BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya, made competing claims.
- What
- The CPI(M) alleged attacks on its workers and offices and demanded stronger protection, while the BJP denied involvement.
- Where
- West Bengal, including Jadavpur, Sonarpur, Baruipur, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Bardhaman.
- When
- September 20; the report refers to incidents occurring in recent days.
- Why
- The CPI(M) said attacks were intended to intimidate opposition supporters; the BJP said the incidents reflected an internal TMC dispute.
CPI(M)'s allegations
BJP's denial
Responsibility for violence
CPI(M)'s allegations
Mohammed Salim accused the BJP, RSS and Bajrang Dal of attacking Left workers and party offices across West Bengal.
BJP's denial
Samik Bhattacharya said no BJP activists were involved and described the incidents as the result of an internal TMC dispute.
Political objective
CPI(M)'s allegations
The CPI(M) alleged that the BJP wanted to create fear among opponents and make West Bengal opposition-free.
BJP's denial
The BJP rejected the allegation and said the violence reflected divisions within the TMC.
Government response
CPI(M)'s allegations
The CPI(M) demanded that the government restore public faith in the administration and police while guaranteeing safety and civil liberties.
BJP's denial
The BJP urged Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to ensure police action against hooliganism and said the party had zero tolerance for such conduct.
Key facts
- CPI(M) demand
- Establishment of the rule of law and guarantees for personal security and civil liberties.
- Alleged targets
- CPI(M) workers and party offices.
- Locations cited
- Jadavpur, Sonarpur, Baruipur, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Bardhaman.
- CPI(M) allegation
- The BJP and RSS were allegedly attacking Left workers and seeking to make West Bengal opposition-free.
- BJP response
- Samik Bhattacharya denied BJP involvement and attributed the incidents to an internal TMC dispute.
- Police position requested
- Bhattacharya called for police action against hooliganism and said the BJP had zero tolerance for such acts.
Quotes
Samik Bhattacharya
BJP state president in West Bengal
“The TMC knows very well that this is a manifestation of its own internal division. None of our activists was involved. I will request Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to ensure police take action against any hooliganism as the BJP has zero tolerance for any such acts.”
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“The BJP and RSS will soon learn that West Bengal is a different cup of tea, and must draw a line between TMC goons and RSS activists.”
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