Tensions soared in West Bengal after BJP stalwart Suvendu Adhikari alerted Governor CV Ananda Bose to the savage clashes in Beladanga, pleading for high-level intervention. The letter, submitted amid ongoing chaos in Murshidabad, accuses state authorities of shielding perpetrators in a bid to stifle dissent.
Graphic reports from the ground detail a frenzy of destruction: flames engulfing homes, brutal attacks on unarmed civilians, and a breakdown of basic security. Adhikari highlighted the vulnerability of BJP sympathizers in the area, linking the assault to TMC’s aggressive election strategies.
In his communication, the Leader of Opposition proposed concrete steps – from imposing curfew to a judicial inquiry – to prevent recurrence. He invoked the Governor’s discretionary powers under Article 163, stressing the moral imperative to protect citizens.
Beladanga’s ordeal fits a pattern of electoral violence plaguing West Bengal, where political vendettas often masquerade as spontaneous outbursts. With Adhikari’s move, the spotlight intensifies on Mamata’s regime, whose silence speaks volumes. Stakeholders await the Governor’s directive, hoping it restores faith in governance.