Clash Between TMC and BJP Supporters Near Kolkata

On Sunday evening, supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had a clash near Kolkata.

The fight started because a local club was using microphones at high volume during a badminton tournament.

Later, a temporary stage where a BJP leader had spoken earlier was set on fire.

A fire truck was called to put out the fire.

TMC leaders said BJP supporters started the trouble, while BJP leaders blamed unknown people for setting the stage on fire.

On Monday, BJP alleged that TMC supporters attempted to set afire a puja pandal hosting an idol of ‘Bharat Mata’ at Khardah.

BJP claimed that police acted as TMC cadres and beat up their workers, while police said they used minimum force to control unruly protesters.

TMC alleged that BJP is whipping up the religious card to cover imminent defeat in polls.

This happened as part of the BJP's campaign for the upcoming elections in West Bengal.