Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Claims Attack During Bengal Poll Campaign
Adhir Ranjan 'Attacked' During Bengal Poll Campaign, Congress Blames TMC
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a Congress leader, reported being attacked during a campaign event in Berhampore, West Bengal. He accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of orchestrating the assault, raising concerns about security and election integrity as he called for legal action against the perpetrators.
- 01Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was allegedly attacked by TMC supporters during a campaign event.
- 02The incident occurred in Berhampore, West Bengal, raising security concerns.
- 03Chowdhury had previously warned authorities about potential violence.
- 04Congress demands action against those involved and accountability from local law enforcement.
- 05The incident is seen as a violation of the Model Code of Conduct for elections.
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a prominent Congress leader and former MP, alleged that he was attacked by armed supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a campaign event in Berhampore, West Bengal, on Saturday morning. Chowdhury claimed that the assault was premeditated, with TMC miscreants engaging in aggressive behavior, heckling Congress workers, and attempting to physically harm him. He expressed concerns over security arrangements, stating he had previously alerted local authorities about the risk of violence. The incident, which occurred near BT College during a pre-approved campaign program, has raised alarms about the integrity of the electoral process. Chowdhury's office condemned the actions as a violation of the Model Code of Conduct, emphasizing that such disruptions could create an atmosphere of fear among voters. Congress has called for strict legal action against the accused and accountability from local law enforcement for failing to prevent the attack.
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The incident raises significant concerns about the safety of political candidates and the integrity of the electoral process in West Bengal.
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