Clash breaks out between TMC & BJP workers in Bengal’s Midnapore
Tension ran high in West Bengal’s East Midnapore district on Saturday morning as clashes broke out between workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) outside a polling booth during the voting of Co-Operative bank polls. The incident has sparked concerns about the law and order situation in the state ahead of the upcoming elections.
According to reports, the clashes erupted outside a polling booth in Midnapore’s Jhargram block, where voting was underway for the Cooperative Bank elections. The TMC and BJP workers were seen engaging in a heated argument, which soon turned violent as they started throwing stones and bricks at each other.
The situation quickly spiralled out of control, with both sides refusing to back down. The chaos was so intense that the police were forced to rush to the scene to manage the situation. In a video shared by PTI, police can be seen trying to control the crowd as the two groups clashed, with some workers even trying to snatch the polling booth’s security personnel’s batons.
The incident has sparked concerns about the state’s law and order situation, with many wondering whether the state government is capable of maintaining peace and order. The clash has also raised questions about the political parties’ behavior during elections, with many accusing the TMC and BJP of using violence as a means to intimidate their opponents.
The TMC has been in power in West Bengal since 2011, and the party has been accused of using violence and intimidation to maintain its hold on power. The BJP, on the other hand, has been trying to make inroads in the state, and has accused the TMC of using violence to prevent its workers from campaigning.
The clash in Midnapore is just the latest in a series of violent incidents that have marred the Cooperative Bank polls in West Bengal. In recent weeks, there have been reports of TMC and BJP workers engaging in violent clashes in several parts of the state, including Kolkata and Murshidabad.
The situation is particularly volatile in Midnapore, which is a stronghold of the TMC. The district has seen several violent clashes between TMC and BJP workers in recent years, and the clash on Saturday has only added to the tension.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident, and several workers from both parties have been arrested. The election commission has also taken cognizance of the incident and has ordered a probe into the violence.
The clash in Midnapore has also sparked concerns about the upcoming elections in West Bengal. The state is due to go to polls in a few months, and the incident has raised questions about the state government’s ability to maintain peace and order during the polls.
The BJP has accused the TMC of using violence to intimidate its workers, and has demanded that the state government take immediate action to ensure the safety of its workers. The TMC, on the other hand, has accused the BJP of trying to create chaos and has denied any involvement in the violence.
The clash in Midnapore is a stark reminder of the volatile political situation in West Bengal, and the need for the state government to take immediate action to maintain peace and order. The incident has also raised questions about the political parties’ behavior during elections, and the need for them to work towards a peaceful and democratic outcome.
