As political tensions rise in West Bengal, the BJP and TMC have traded sharp accusations over post-poll violence, protests and the state's evolving political landscape.
West Bengal BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamul Congress (TMC), describing its 15-year rule in the state as a “nightmare”.
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya indicated that the BJP government in the state may consider population control measures, urging the administration to take steps to regulate the state's growing population.
Invoking the legacy of Singur, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya said industrial revival and fresh investment are crucial to restoring employment opportunities in West Bengal.
The Bengal BJP chief also issued a warning against any attempts to create unrest or disturb law and order following the change in government.
The BJP Legislative Party meeting will be held on Friday evening where the party will elect its leader who will be the Chief Minister of the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with several other top leaders of the BJP, including chief ministers of NDA-ruled states, are expected to attend the ceremony.
Hours after the election results, at least four persons were killed in alleged post-poll clashes across West Bengal, with both the BJP and the TMC accusing each other of orchestrating the attacks.
As counting moves deeper into the day, trends in West Bengal point to a strong BJP performance, with leaders citing momentum and voter turnout to back their confidence.
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamul Congress while addressing an election rally in Chanchal, Malda, alleging large-scale electoral manipulation in the state.
