According to reports, one Bharatiya Janata Party worker, identified as Madhav Mandal, was killed during a victory procession in the New Town area of Kolkata. Clashes reportedly broke out between supporters of rival political parties, during which Mandal was assaulted. He was later declared dead at a hospital, intensifying tensions in the region.
In a separate incident in Birbhum district, a Trinamool Congress worker named Abir Sheikh was allegedly killed in an attack involving sharp weapons. The Trinamool Congress has accused Bharatiya Janata Party supporters of carrying out the attack, further escalating political hostilities between the two parties.
The post-election violence has spread across multiple districts, with reports of clashes, vandalism, and targeted attacks emerging from several parts of the state. The situation has raised serious concerns over law and order, particularly in light of West Bengal’s long-standing history of electoral violence.
Taking cognizance of the deteriorating situation, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has directed strict action against those responsible for instigating violence. Authorities, including police and central forces, have been instructed to immediately arrest offenders and maintain continuous surveillance in sensitive areas.
Security forces remain on high alert as investigations continue into the incidents, while the political blame game between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress intensifies. The unfolding violence underscores the fragile law and order situation in the aftermath of the elections and highlights the urgent need for accountability and stability in the state.
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