A bomb was thrown at the residence of Trinamool Congress Councillor Asit Majumdar in Basirhat, West Bengal. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the incident caused panic in the area. Majumdar, who has been in politics for 55 years, expressed shock over the attack, attributing it to internal party conflicts.
Local party leaders, including MLA Saptarshi Banerjee, visited the site following the bombing. Banerjee suggested a possible conspiracy by opposition parties, while the BJP alleged internal strife within the Trinamool Congress. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter, recovering remnants of the bomb at the scene.
Described as a veteran leader, Majumdar has a long political history, having transitioned from the Congress to the Trinamool. The bombing incident, occurring during a conversation with locals at his home, has heightened political tensions in the region. Majumdar, shocked by the attack, emphasized the need for a thorough investigation to identify the perpetrators.
Trinamool MLA Banerjee condemned the bombing, urging swift action by the police to apprehend the culprits. Meanwhile, BJP representative Palash Sarkar criticized the Trinamool’s internal conflicts, suggesting that such incidents are disrupting the lives of Basirhat residents. The political climate in Basirhat remains charged as investigations continue.
