Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Scuffle Erupts at Golakganj Panchayat Meeting; AGP Leader Attacked
During a meeting to form the Golakganj Anchalik Panchayat, a fight broke out.
This happened when the election for the panchayat leaders was underway.
An AGP leader and his son were reportedly attacked by BJP supporters.
The AGP leader said that a former BJP leader planned the attack.
The police stepped in to stop the fight.
Despite the incident, the meeting continued, and a new president was chosen for the panchayat.
A scuffle erupted during the Golakganj Anchalik Panchayat formation meeting.
AGP leader Ashok Kumar Prodhani and his son were allegedly attacked by BJP supporters.
The incident occurred at the Golakganj subdivision office during the election for panchayat president and vice president.
Ashok Kumar Prodhani accused former BJP MLA Ashwini Roy Sarkar of orchestrating the attack.
Despite the altercation, the panchayat formation proceeded, and Iti Roy was elected president.
- Who
- AGP leader Ashok Kumar Prodhani and his son were allegedly attacked by BJP workers; Iti Roy was elected president.
- What
- A scuffle and alleged attack occurred during a panchayat meeting.
- When
- During the formation of the Golakganj Anchalik Panchayat.
- Where
- Golakganj subdivision office.
- Why
- Tension arose during the election for posts of president and vice president; the AGP alleged that BJP acted unilaterally in forming the council.
AGP Perspective
BJP Perspective
Attack Allegations
AGP Perspective
Accuses the BJP of orchestrating the attack for political dominance.
BJP Perspective
The BJP claims the allegations are part of a conspiracy.
Council Formation
AGP Perspective
AGP alleges lack of consultation in panchayat formation.
BJP Perspective
The BJP claims no such action was taken.
- Location
- Golakganj, Dhubri
- Event
- Golakganj Anchalik Panchayat formation meeting
- Involved Parties
- AGP, BJP, Congress, and Independent members
- Alleged Perpetrator
- Former BJP MLA Ashwini Roy Sarkar
- Result
- Iti Roy elected as president