BJP leaders criticized the Trinamool Congress following the death of a local BJP worker in Raidighi, West Bengal. Locket Chatterjee, BJP’s West Bengal general secretary, expressed dismay over the violence against BJP workers, labeling it as shameful. She highlighted the escalating attacks during election periods in the state, emphasizing that the people of Bengal would respond in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.
Ashok Dinda, a BJP MLA, accused the Trinamool Congress of resorting to violence to secure victories in elections. He criticized the party for its alleged involvement in the death of the BJP worker and condemned their tactics as hooliganism. Dinda urged the authorities to take action against those responsible and apprehend all Trinamool Congress members involved.
Papiya Adhikari, BJP candidate for the Jadavpur Assembly constituency, echoed the sentiments of her colleagues, denouncing the incident as unfortunate and calling for action against the perpetrators. She emphasized the need to address the escalating violence and atrocities allegedly committed by the Trinamool Congress during the electoral process. Adhikari also mentioned the upcoming visit of BJP National President Nitin Nabin to West Bengal to address the situation.
The discovery of the deceased BJP worker, identified as Kishor Majhi, in Raidighi led to tension in the area. The police arrested the deceased man’s wife and her alleged lover in connection with the killing, following a complaint lodged by the deceased man’s father. The deceased worker’s sister-in-law clarified that the incident was a result of domestic issues and not politically motivated.
The 39-year-old BJP worker, who served as the vice-president of the BJP unit for Booth No. 216, was found dead near a pond adjacent to his home. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The police initiated an investigation, detaining three individuals for questioning before ultimately arresting the deceased worker’s wife and her alleged lover.
