Clash Breaks Out Between TMC And BJP Supporters in Ekbalpur Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Polls

Kolkata: Tension flared outside Ekbalpur Police Station due to a clash between BJP and TMC supporters on Hossain Shah Road during a BJP meeting led by Rakesh Singh. Counter-sloganeering escalated the confrontation, resulting in the arrest of 5 BJP and 4 TMC workers, with three FIRs filed by Kolkata Police.

BJP’s Kolkata Port candidate, Rakesh Singh, led the demonstration, sitting on protest outside the police station and accusing the administration of bias and inaction. Party workers gathered in large numbers, raising slogans and demanding intervention.

The situation intensified when police attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to a lathi charge. At least one person was reported to be severely injured in the incident, according to preliminary information from local sources.

Police intervened to control the situation and prevent further escalation. Officials confirmed that a total of nine individuals, five from the BJP and four from the TMC, have been taken into custody. "Three FIRs have been registered against different groups in connection with the incident," Kolkata Police said.

The clash comes amid a charged political atmosphere in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections, scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting on May 4.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has intensified her attack on the BJP, alleging attempts to disrupt her campaign. She recently claimed that her flight was deliberately delayed and accused the BJP of deploying "cherry-picked" officers to create hurdles for her party.

Banerjee also alleged that the BJP was trying to intimidate workers through false cases and misuse of agencies, while urging voters to remain vigilant during polling and counting.
 

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