Key Highlights:
- BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari promises a probe commission into Sandeshkhali atrocities.
- Adhikari vows to send Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee to jail for alleged false cases.
- Tensions escalate after violent protests in Sandeshkhali earlier in 2024 over alleged misdeeds by TMC leaders.
Suvendu Adhikari’s Statements:
Addressing a BJP outreach program in Sandeshkhali, Suvendu Adhikari stated:
- A special commission will investigate events in Sandeshkhali, including accusations of false charges against local women.
- The BJP, if in power in West Bengal, will ensure Mamata Banerjee faces legal accountability for her administration’s actions, while staying within the Constitution’s framework.
- He accused Banerjee of encouraging false cases against women and suppressing protests against alleged land grabbing by local TMC leaders.
Backdrop of Sandeshkhali Violence:
The political rivalry in Sandeshkhali intensified after violent protests in February 2024, sparked by accusations of:
- Sexual assault and land grabbing by some TMC leaders, including Shahjahan Sheikh.
- Police actions under TMC leadership led to several arrests, including women, causing public outrage.
During her visit to Sandeshkhali, Banerjee urged residents to “let bygones be bygones,” seeking reconciliation.
Political Landscape in Bengal:
This fiery exchange underscores the polarized politics in West Bengal:
- BJP’s aggressive strategy aims to hold TMC accountable for alleged governance failures.
- TMC’s stance continues to focus on social reconciliation and damage control after past protests.
Curious Corner:
Why do political promises around judicial actions gain so much traction in Indian state elections?
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