West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's PA shot dead in Madhyamgram

Madhyamgram (West Bengal) [India], May 7 (HBTV): In an incident of post-poll violence in West Bengal, Chandra, the personal assistant of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead near Madhyamgram, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader confirmed on Wednesday.

Further details on the incident are awaited.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a directive to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to ensure ‘zero tolerance’ toward any incidents of post-poll violence in the state.

Addressing the issue, Suvendu Adhikari had earlier downplayed allegations against the BJP. He challenged critics to provide specific details, while the West Bengal BJP warned against the Trinamool Congress’s ‘Gunda Vahini’ allegedly impersonating its workers to create unrest.

Addressing mediapersons, Adhikari said, ‘Tell me where all it is happening, tell me the number of area, the Police Station area, Assembly, district - the outgoing LoP is ready to answer all questions...100 FIRs have not been lodged. DGP told me 50-60 complaints were received; they were small complaints.’

Suvendu Adhikari is a candidate in the race for the Chief Minister’s post after the BJP secured a landslide victory in West Bengal. Repeating Nandigram of 2021, Adhikari defeated the outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur.

The BJP, which won 207 seats in the Assembly polls, is moving ahead with its plans for government formation. It is set to form its first government in the state.

The Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats, bringing an end to its 15-year rule in the state. (ANI)