The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) has urged the imposition of President’s rule in West Bengal following attacks on opposition MPs. The party expressed concern over the recent assault on Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee by alleged BJP workers, condemning the violence as cowardly and brutal.
West Bengal, known for its civility, is now portrayed as a hub of violence and mob rule, according to the Shiv Sena’s ‘Saamana’ editorial. The party criticized the BJP for what it perceives as a misuse of power for political vendetta rather than public welfare.
The editorial raised questions about the BJP’s role in the attacks, suggesting a deliberate attempt to intimidate opposition MPs. It accused the BJP of fostering a culture of violence and goonism in West Bengal, questioning the silence of state authorities in the face of such incidents.
The Shiv Sena highlighted the need for accountability in the face of rising political violence in West Bengal. It called for an explanation from the ruling establishment on the sudden shift from addressing economic issues to engaging in orchestrated political violence.
