In a shocking incident on Thursday night, chaos erupted in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district as an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team faced a violent attack while conducting raids related to an alleged ration scam case. The team’s vehicles were damaged, and two officials were injured during the assault.
Allegations of a “Kim Jong-Un Government” in West Bengal
Reacting sharply to the incident, Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in the state of resembling the regime of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He claimed that democracy seemed absent in Mamata Banerjee-ruled West Bengal, going as far as to label it a “Kim Jong-Un government.”
BJP Blames TMC “Goons” and Rohingya Muslims
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swiftly condemned the attack, attributing it to TMC “goons” and Rohingya Muslims who allegedly infiltrated Bengal illegally. The BJP accused Mamata Banerjee’s government of allowing a state of lawlessness, referring to it as “Jungle Raj.”
Congress Criticizes TMC’s Law and Order
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, despite being an ally of the TMC in the I.N.D.I.A bloc, criticized the ruling party, highlighting a lack of law and order in the state. He expressed concern that the attack on ED officials could escalate to more severe consequences in the future.
TMC Hits Back, Calls Congress Leader “Agent of BJP”
In response, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh dismissed Chowdhury as an “agent of BJP,” emphasizing the political tensions among the parties. The verbal sparring between political leaders adds another layer to the already intense situation in West Bengal.
Details of the ED Raid and Attack
The ED team had initiated raids at the residences of block-level TMC leaders in Sandeshkhali village, targeting former Bongaon Municipality Chairman Shankar Adhya and TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan. Supporters of the TMC leader gathered outside during the raid, leading to protests that escalated into a violent mob attacking the ED officials and damaging their vehicles.
The incident has brought to light the escalating tensions and concerns regarding law and order in West Bengal, with political parties engaging in a blame game amid accusations and counter-accusations. The aftermath of the attack raises questions about the stability of democracy in the state and the need for swift and effective intervention to restore order.
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