Agnimitra Paul is contesting the Lok Sabha polls as BJP’s candidate in Medinipur
New Delhi:
Amid stories of violence from West Bengal on the first day of polling for Lok Sabha election, BJP chief Agnimitra Paul has stated “Bengal has became Bihar” and alleged that the Trinamool Congress is making an attempt to silence opponents by “threatening or murdering”.
Three seats in north Bengal are voting within the first section — Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar. Sporadic incidents of violence have been reported in Cooch Behar, the place staff of the BJP and Trinamool clashed. Either side have filed scores of complaints referring to violence and voter intimidation. A senior polling officer, nonetheless, stated they’ve acquired some complaints, however they acquired no stories of violence, reported information company PTI.
VIDEO | Here is what BJP chief Agnimitra Paul (@paulagnimitra1) stated on sporadic violence in West Bengal throughout first section voting for Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
“A number of years again we used to see such issues in Bihar, however Bengal has became new Bihar, new Kashmir. Sales space… pic.twitter.com/vz0yu6qN3i
— Press Belief of India (@PTI_News) April 19, 2024
At 3 pm, eight hours after voting started, the seats had recorded 66.3 turnout. All three Bengal seats polling in the present day are reserved — Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri for Scheduled Castes and Alipurduar for Scheduled Tribes. Among the many high-profile candidates is Union Minister Nisith Pramanik, contesting for BJP in Cooch Behar.
In a video assertion shared by PTI, Ms Paul stated, “A number of years again we used to see such issues in Bihar, however Bengal has became new Bihar, new Kashmir. Sales space president is being kidnapped. Sales space rigging is being performed. Opponents need to be silenced…both by threatening or murdering… that is Mamata Banerjee’s politics in West Bengal.”
Ms Paul, MLA from Asansol South, is contesting the Lok Sabha polls as BJP’s candidate in Medinipur.
Ms Paul’s comment is part of the political blame recreation that has began within the wake of the violence.
“The BJP, together with central forces, has unleashed a reign of terror to rig the elections. Our staff are being harassed and overwhelmed,” north Bengal Growth minister and Trinamool chief Udayan Guha instructed PTI.
The BJP denied the allegations and claimed that they have been focused in lots of areas. “The TMC, sensing defeat, is making an attempt to intimidate voters. BJP staff have been assaulted in varied areas. Wherever Udayan Guha goes, he provokes folks to take pleasure in violence. In lots of locations, even mediapersons have been assaulted,” Mr Pramanik instructed the media.
In a social media publish, Union House Minister Amit Shah has urged voters to vote to “forestall infiltration and corruption”.
“Voting for the primary section of the Lok Sabha elections is ongoing in West Bengal in the present day. I attraction to the folks to vote for a authorities that can guarantee poverty alleviation schemes on the grassroots stage, forestall infiltration and corruption, and supply justice and safety for ladies,” he posted on X.
In response, Trinamool chief Kunal Ghosh stated it’s the job of the House Minister’s workplace and the BSF to cease infiltration.
“Folks of Bengal are voting for @AITCofficial as a result of 1) Tasks of @MamataOfficial are the very best in poverty alleviation. The Middle isn’t paying the dues. 2) It’s the job of Amit Shah’s workplace and BSF to stop infiltration. 3) On the subject of corruption, BJP is the very best. 4) TMC respects ladies, not like BJP-ruled states the place incidents equivalent to Unnao, Hathras, and Prayagraj have occurred,” he posted.
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