Sporadic incidents happen: CM Mamata announces Rs 2 lakh relief for victims of Bengal violence

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced a compensation of 2 lakh for all those who have died in post-poll violence in the state since the May 2 election results.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced a compensation of 2 lakh for all those who have died in post-poll violence in the state since the May 2 election results. Addressing the media, Mamata Banerjee announced, "Rs 2 lakh compensation will be given to each of the victims, irrespective of their political colour." BJP has claimed at least 14 of its party workers have been killed in the state since the May 2 election results declared TMC to have swept the polls.