Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Bengal BJP Chief Detained by Police Amidst Political Tensions
Imagine a politician and a doctor who had a disagreement with a government leader.
When the politician tried to meet the doctor, the police stopped them and took them to a police station.
The politician said it was like the police were preventing them from doing what they wanted and that his safety was threatened.
The police said they acted to keep things peaceful, as the doctor has been known to stir up controversy.
The politician's party and the government are arguing about what happened and who is right.
BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar was detained by Kolkata Police after meeting with a London-based doctor.
Majumdar and the doctor, who questioned Mamata Banerjee in London, were taken to the city police headquarters.
The BJP alleged that police obstructed their attempts to observe 'Paschimbanga Divas'.
Majumdar wrote to the Lok Sabha Speaker alleging an attack on his convoy and a threat to his life.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) defended the police's actions, citing the doctor's controversial past and the need to maintain peace.
- Who
- Sukanta Majumdar (BJP), Rajatshubhra Bandyopadhyay, Kolkata Police, TMC supporters
- What
- Detainment of BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar and a London-based doctor, and allegations of obstruction during 'Paschimbanga Divas' observance.
- When
- June 20th, 2024
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal (Bhabanipur, Budge Budge)
- Why
- Political tensions and differing views on statehood day observance, and the role of police intervention.
BJP
TMC
Police Actions
BJP
Police obstructed the BJP from observing 'Paschimbanga Divas' and are being used by the state government.
TMC
The police acted to maintain peace and in response to potentially provocative actions.
Violence
BJP
Majumdar's convoy was attacked and he faced a threat to his life.
TMC
The TMC supports the police's actions as the doctor incites controversies.
- Incident
- Detainment and alleged obstruction
- Key Figures
- Sukanta Majumdar, Rajatshubhra Bandyopadhyay
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Political Parties
- BJP, TMC
- Related Event
- 'Paschimbanga Divas' observance
Sources
Emergency-like situation in Bengal, says state BJP chief after Maheshtala protest
Sukanta Majumdar, Mamata’s UK critic taken to Lalbazar as BJP-Kolkata Police faceoff escalates
Police detain Bengal BJP chief, London-based doctor after roadside meet; sparks row
Bengal BJP alleges police obstructed party to observe ‘Paschimbanga Divas’