Tension arose in Bhabanipur, the constituency of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, due to allegations of Trinamool Congress posters being torn down. The ruling party accused the BJP of involvement in the incident. However, the BJP claimed that the issue stemmed from internal conflicts within the Trinamool Congress. Both parties have filed complaints at Kalighat Police Station regarding the incident.
Trinamool Congress had displayed posters in various areas of Bhabanipur in preparation for the Assembly elections. On Saturday, accusations were made against the BJP for removing these posters near Chakraberia Road. In response, local Trinamool workers, led by Kolkata Municipal Corporation Councillor Asim Basu, protested in front of Bhabanipur Police Station and filed a complaint naming several BJP workers.
Asim Basu stated that they had permission to put up the banners and posters, but they were later found torn down. The police were informed immediately, and upon arrival, it was discovered that not only were the ‘Boycott BJP’ posters removed, but other hoardings supporting the Chief Minister were also destroyed. Earlier, the BJP accused Trinamool supporters of tearing down banners featuring Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, leading to a counter-allegation by the Trinamool Congress.
Bhabanipur holds significance in the upcoming Assembly elections, with the BJP nominating Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari from this constituency. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to kick off her campaign from Bhabanipur on Monday. The unfolding political dynamics in the constituency are eagerly awaited.
