"Law and order have collapsed": BJP's Bengal chief slams Mamata after party worker shot dead
The Hindu
The BJP’s West Bengal president and MP, Sukanta Majumdar, on April 2 hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the killing of a party worker in Purba Bardhaman district, saying law and order had collapsed in the state
The BJP's West Bengal president and MP, Sukanta Majumdar, on April 2 hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the killing of a party worker in Purba Bardhaman district, saying law and order had collapsed in the state.
BJP worker Raju Jha, was shot dead by some unidentified miscreants on the night of April 1 at Shaktigarh in the Purba Bardhaman district.
Speaking to media persons here on April 2, Majumdar said, "It is not important which party he (the deceased) belonged to. What matters is the fact that a citizen of the state was shot dead by five people in broad daylight. Such incidents never happened in Bengal earlier. We only heard of such incidents in other states".
"The fact that such incidents are happening here shows that the law and order situation in the state has totally collapsed," Mr. Majumdar added.
The state BJP chief was stopped by police from going to violence-hit Shibpur in Howrah as Section 144 is imposed in the region.
On the BJP delegation not being allowed to visit the spot, Mr. Majumdar said, "We were not allowed to go. I will report to the Governor. Law and order in the state are in shambles. Riots are taking place, people are openly being shot, and the police is only working for members of one community at the chief minister's behest. The people of West Bengal should also understand that Mamata Banerjee is not the CM of the state but only of those belonging to a particular religion."
He also demanded that Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) be deployed in the state in the light of the Shubpur violence and the probe be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Actor Kamal Roy, known for films like Sayujyam and Kalyanasougandhikam, passed away in Chennai at 54.
CAQM informs Supreme Court that vehicular pollution is the main cause of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, proposing 15 key measures.
Several parts of Telangana experiences warmer afternoons while northern Telangana remains chilly, with mixed winter conditions expected until mid-February.
Supreme Court considers forming an expert panel to redefine the Aravalli Range and assess sustainable mining impacts.
Delhi's Municipal Corporation plans to allocate ₹10 crore for expanding dog shelters in the upcoming budget to enhance animal management.
Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta urges permanent solutions for Pandeshwar level crossing issue to address traffic disruptions in Mangaluru.
Scuba divers in Visakhapatnam experience a rare encounter with a whale shark during a diving session near Chinna Rushikonda.
CM Stalin inaugurates 776 new housing units in Chennai, enhancing community facilities and supporting beneficiaries in urban development initiatives.
Actor Kamal Roy, known for films like Sayujyam and Kalyanasougandhikam, passed away in Chennai at 54.
H.D. Kumaraswamy criticizes Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for failing AHINDA communities, and protecting corrupt officials under Congress rule.
Mettur Dam's water level is at 96.01 feet, with an inflow of 91 cusecs and discharge of 7,000 cusecs.
Join the Madras Sappers military band at Lalbagh, Bengaluru on January 25 to celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram.
Deepinder Goyal resigns as CEO of Eternal; Albinder Singh Dhindsa appointed as new CEO amid rising profits.