AAP councilors protest against cancellation of mayoral polls
The party may move the court after taking legal opinion on the matter, said AAP leader Durgesh Pathak.
Following the reports of violence from West Bengal in which 4 people were reportedly killed on Saturday, Centre has expressed deep concern over the continuing violence in the state even after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha polls and issued an advisory to the State Government on Sunday.
Four people had lost their lives in post-poll clashes in Bhangipara, Hatgacha in North 24 Parganas.
“It’s strongly advised to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to maintain law and order, peace and public tranquility. It’s also requested to take strict action against officials found delinquent in discharge of their duty,” said the MHA advisory to West Bengal Government.
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The BJP has on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers of killing three of its workers during the clashes that broke out on Saturday in the Najat area of Basirhat’s Sandeshkhali.
Party workers had clashed over taking off party flags, leading to injuries on both sides. Besides the three BJP workers, one TMC supporter also reportedly died.
Kailash Vijayvargiya, BJP National general secretary, said on Sunday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sought a report from the state government.
“Union Home Minister has asked for a report from the state government and I am sure Centre will take this up seriously. There is a lot of anger among the people over the incident,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.
BJP leader Mukul Roy had on Saturday accused West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee of the clashes.
Several BJP workers and police personnel were injured on Saturday after clashes broke out between the two sides over a victory rally being taken out by the saffron party at Gangarampur area of North Dinajpur district.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had on Thursday said victory rallies will not be allowed by any party in West Bengal, including the ruling Trinamool Congress.
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