West Bengal’s political arena erupted in controversy following a violent attack on Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy, prompting BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar to declare that democracy has been ‘completely extinguished’ in the state. The shocking incident has exposed the fragility of law and order under the current dispensation.
Speaking to reporters, Majumdar painted a grim picture of the state’s political climate. ‘What happened to Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy is the new normal in Mamata’s Bengal. Stone-pelting mobs attack opposition leaders with impunity while police look the other way,’ he charged. The attack occurred when unidentified assailants targeted Adhikari’s motorcade, shattering windscreens and creating panic among occupants.
Majumdar didn’t mince words in holding the TMC accountable. ‘This is the TMC’s blueprint for winning elections – through violence and intimidation. Democracy is finished in Bengal,’ he proclaimed. He demanded a high-level probe and the immediate arrest of those responsible, questioning the state police’s role in the matter.
The broader context reveals a pattern of escalating violence against BJP workers and leaders in recent months. Adhikari, who narrowly lost the 2021 assembly elections but remains a formidable opposition force, has faced multiple threats. This latest episode underscores the challenges opposition parties face in challenging the incumbent government.
Reacting swiftly, the BJP has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection for its leaders. Majumdar also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for central intervention. ‘Bengal needs President’s Rule to restore democratic norms,’ he suggested.
On the other hand, TMC leaders dismissed the incident as a ‘minor scuffle’ orchestrated by BJP for political mileage. As both sides trade accusations, the people of West Bengal watch warily, wondering if electoral democracy can survive in such a charged atmosphere. The attack serves as a stark reminder of the high stakes in the battle for Bengal’s political soul.