West Bengal on the boil as filing of papers continues for panchayat polls
The Hindu
Violence and chaos was witnessed in certain parts of West Bengal on June 14, 2023 during the filing of nomination papers for panchayat polls. Read more on The Hindu
Violence and chaos was witnessed in certain parts of West Bengal on Wednesday (June 14) during the filing of nomination papers for panchayat polls.
Bhangar in South 24 Parganas which has witnessed violence since the start of nomination process on June 9, remained on the boil on the fifth day of filing of nomination papers. Supporters of the Trinamool Congress and Indian Secular Front (ISF) were seen on the roads with sticks and batons as the police had a tough time in maintaining law and order. Crude bombs were hurled in the area.
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ISF leader and Bhangar MLA Naushad Siddique went to the State’s Secretariat to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee but he could not do so. Mr. Siddique said that he wanted to inform the Chief Minister about what was happening in Bhangar and how ISF supporters were prevented from filing nominations.
Trinamool factions clash
The situation went out of control in Canning in South 24 Parganas and the police had to resort to baton charge to disperse the crowd. Clashes were reported between two factions of the ruling Trinamool Congress. Bombs were hurled and a Trinamool supporter sustained bullet injuries.
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