
Bengal under TMC known for crimes, anti-national activities, appeasement: BJP
The Hindu
The BJP on July 8 attacked the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, alleging that the State under its rule has become a tragic example of violence in democracy
The BJP on July 8 attacked the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, alleging that the State under its rule has become a tragic example of violence in democracy.
Hitting out at the TMC over violence during the panchayat elections, BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member Sudhanshu Trivedi told reporters that the State used to be a centre of art, culture and science. Now, it is known for "crimes, anti-national activities and dangerous appeasement".
He alleged that the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government has been using criminals for violence during the elections by giving them protection.
Members of the BJP and the Left-Congress combine have been killed and such a situation has emerged that different factions of the TMC are attacking each other, Mr. Trivedi alleged.
Violence has been going on in Bengal for years. It is not only continuing but gradually rising, he said.
Taking a swipe at the BJP's critics, Mr. Trivedi said they cannot see these murders in their opposition to the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The situation in Bengal is a lot like in Bihar of the 1990s, Mr. Trivdei said, accusing the TMC of tainting the polls with blood. The State government's actions have been exposed through Constitutional means, he said.

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